A nurse is evaluating the electronic fetal monitor tracing of a client in active labor. Which of the following findings indicate a potential complication and require immediate nursing intervention? Select all that apply.
- AEarly decelerations that mirror the onset and recovery of uterine contractions
- Late decelerations occurring consistently after the peak of most contractionsCevap
- Baseline fetal heart rate of 175 beats per minute over a 20-minute periodCevap
- DModerate baseline fetal heart rate variability of 10 to 15 beats per minute
- Abrupt variable decelerations that drop to 60 beats per minute and last for 70 secondsCevap
- FAccelerations of 15 beats per minute above the baseline lasting for 15 seconds
Cevap
The findings requiring immediate intervention are late decelerations, a baseline heart rate of 175 beats per minute, and abrupt severe variable decelerations.
Late decelerations, fetal tachycardia (heart rate consistently over 160 bpm), and severe variable decelerations are nonreassuring patterns indicating potential fetal compromise, such as hypoxia, infection, or severe umbilical cord compression. These findings necessitate immediate nursing interventions like maternal repositioning, administering oxygen, and notifying the healthcare provider.
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Interpretation of Fetal Heart Rate (FHR) Patterns