Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
The physician orders scalp stimulation of the fetal head for a primigravid client in active labor. When explaining to the client about this procedure, which of the following would the nurse include as the purpose?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Scalp stimulation is used to assess fetal well-being by eliciting a heart rate acceleration, indicating good oxygenation and variability. It does not assess hematocrit, strengthen contractions, or determine position.