Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client in active labor with late decelerationsA nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and notes late decelerations in the FHR on the external fetal monitor. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Position change (e.g., left lateral) improves uteroplacental blood flow, addressing late decelerations' cause├óÔé¼ÔÇØinsufficient fetal oxygenation├óÔé¼ÔÇØbefore other interventions.