Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is at 40 weeks of gestation and is in laborThe nurse should suspect a problem with the umbilical cord when she observes which of the following patterns?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Variable decelerations are associated with umbilical cord compression, indicating a potential cord problem. Early decelerations relate to head compression, accelerations are normal, and late decelerations suggest uteroplacental insufficiency.