The nurse is observing the fetal monitoring tracing pictured below. What type of deceleration will the nurse document?

Variable

Early

Prolonged

Late

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. The image does not show variable decelerations

B. The tracing shows a decrease in the fetal heart rate that occurs during the peak of the uterine contraction and returns to the baseline after the end of the contraction. This pattern indicates a late deceleration
C. The image does not show prolonged decelerations

D. The image does not show late decelerations

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Client 4, who delivered 8 hours ago, having a fundus at the umbilicus is within the expected range for a client at this stage postpartum.
B. Client 2, two days postpartum with a fundus 2 cm above the umbilicus, is suggestive of uterine subinvolution, as the fundus should be descending, not rising, after delivery.
C. Client 1, three days postpartum with a fundus 3 cm below the umbilicus, is within the expected range for the postpartum period.
D. Client 3, one day postpartum with a fundus 1 cm below the umbilicus, is within the expected range for the postpartum period.

A. Prepare the client for emergency cesarean delivery B. Position the client in a knee-chest position and call for help C. Locate and insert a vacuum suction catheter into the vagina and push the infant back into the uterus D. Keep a gloved hand in the vagina and push upward on the presenting part to keep it off the cord E. Contact the provider and report a prolapsed umbilical cord

Correct Answer is ["A","B","D","E"]

Explanation

A. Preparing the client for emergency cesarean delivery is often necessary when a prolapsed umbilical cord is identified.

B. Positioning the client in a knee-chest position helps alleviate pressure on the umbilical cord, improving fetal oxygenation.
C. Inserting a vacuum suction catheter into the vagina and pushing the infant back into the uterus is not a recommended intervention for a prolapsed umbilical cord; this action may cause harm to the fetus.
D. Keeping a gloved hand in the vagina and pushing upward on the presenting part helps relieve pressure on the umbilical cord.
E. Contacting the provider and reporting a prolapsed umbilical cord is essential for prompt communication and decision-making.

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The nurse is observing the fetal monitoring tracing pictured below. What type of deceleration will the nurse document?

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Correct Answer is ["A","B","D","E"]

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