Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
While reviewing fetal monitoring strips, the labor and delivery nurse notes that the reading is nonreassuring. What features of the fetal monitoring strip does the nurse characterize as nonreassuring? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A, C
Rationale
Fetal heart rate <110 bpm (A) indicates bradycardia, a nonreassuring sign. Late decelerations (C) suggest placental insufficiency and fetal hypoxemia. Increased variability (B) is reassuring, indicating fetal well-being. Mild variable decelerations (D) may be normal but require monitoring. Early accelerations (E) are reassuring.