Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is assisting with the monitoring of a client who is in the first stage of labor, with an external fetal monitor in place and IV fluids infusing.Which of the following factors will cause variable decelerations in the fetal heart rate?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Variable decelerations result from umbilical cord compression, reducing fetal blood flow, requiring repositioning to alleviate pressure.