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An obstetric nurse is evaluating the electronic fetal monitoring strip of a gravida 2, para 1 at 39 weeks of gestation. The tracing displays gradual, symmetric decreases in the fetal heart rate that perfectly align with the beginning, peak, and end of each uterine contraction. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

  1. Document the finding as a normal physiological response and continue routine assessments.Cevap
  2. B
    Apply maternal oxygen at 10 L/min via a nonrebreather mask to improve placental perfusion.
  3. C
    Reposition the client to the left lateral side to relieve potential umbilical cord compression.
  4. D
    Administer a prescribed intravenous fluid bolus to increase maternal circulating volume.

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Document the finding as a normal physiological response and continue routine assessments.
The description of gradual, symmetric decreases in the fetal heart rate that precisely mirror uterine contractions is the classic definition of early decelerations. Early decelerations are a benign, expected physiological response caused by compression of the fetal head as it descends into the maternal pelvis during contractions. Because they do not indicate fetal hypoxia or distress, they do not require any medical intervention. The only appropriate action is to document the finding and continue routine labor monitoring.

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1
Analyze the description of the fetal heart rate tracing.
The tracing shows gradual, symmetric decreases that mirror the uterine contractions (starting, peaking, and ending with the contraction).
Accurate interpretation of the timing and shape of decelerations is necessary to identify their etiology.
2
Correlate the tracing pattern with the correct type of deceleration.
The pattern perfectly describes early decelerations.
Early decelerations are uniform in shape and directly mirror the contraction curve.
3
Determine the physiological cause and required intervention.
Early decelerations are caused by fetal head compression during contractions and are considered a benign, normal finding.
Because they do not indicate fetal hypoxia or distress, no resuscitative medical intervention is needed; routine documentation and continued observation are sufficient.

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Interpretation and Management of Early Decelerations
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