Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is in labor and has an external electronic fetal monitor. The nurse observes that the fetal heart rate begins to decelerate after the contraction has started, with the lowest point of the deceleration occurring after the peak of the contraction.A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in labor and has an external electronic fetal monitor. The nurse observes that the fetal heart rate begins to decelerate after the contraction has started, with the lowest point of the deceleration occurring after the peak of the contraction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Lateral positioning improves uteroplacental blood flow and is the priority intervention for late decelerations.