The nurse caring for the woman in labor should understand that ...

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The nurse caring for the woman in labor should understand that absent or minimal variability is classified as either abnormal or indeterminate. Which condition related to decreased variability is considered benign?
 
  a. A periodic fetal sleep state
  b. Extreme prematurity
  c. Fetal hypoxemia
  d. Pre-existing neurologic injury

Question 2

An important part of fetal surveillance is assessment and documentation of the fetal heart rate during the first stage of labor. In the low-risk patient assessments for variability and periodic changes if using the fetal monitor should be done
 
  a. Every 15-30 minutes
  b. Every 5-15 minutes
  c. Every 30-60 minutes
  d. Only before and after ambulation

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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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A During the active first stage of labor, FHR should be assessed every 15-30
minutes just after a contraction.
B During the second stage of labor the FHR should be assessed every 5-15
minutes.
C This is not an adequate assessment during any stage of labor.
D The FHR should also be evaluated both before and during ambulation.