Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is in labor with variable decelerations on the fetal heart rate monitorA nurse is providing care for a client who is in labor. The nurse notes variable decelerations on the fetal heart rate monitor. What could be the cause?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Variable decelerations are typically caused by umbilical cord compression, reducing fetal blood flow.