NCLEX Practice Test RN Practice Question
The nurse is caring for a client in labor. The fetal monitor shows early decelerations. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Early decelerations are benign caused by fetal head compression during contractions and do not indicate fetal distress. Continuing to monitor the fetal heart rate is appropriate. Repositioning oxygen or notifying the physician are unnecessary unless other abnormalities occur.
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