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Deast7027 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

How does the available staff influence the selection of either continuous electronic or intermittent auscultation as the fetal-monitoring method?

a. There must be a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio regardless of the method used.
b. Staffing patterns do not influence fetal monitoring choices.
c. Use of intermittent auscultation requires a lower nurse-to-patient ratio.
d. More nurses are needed when electronic fetal monitoring is used because of
increased medical interventions.

Question 2

A presenting part that is 2 centimeters above the ischial spines is at a ___________________ _ station.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

randomguy133 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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A A one-to-one ratio is needed during the second stage of labor or if a high-risk
condition exists, regardless of the monitoring method used.
B Staffing patterns do plan a role in maintaining safe monitoring practice of the
labor patient.
C Intermittent auscultation is more staff-intensive.
D Less nursing time is needed with electronic monitoring, giving the nurse more
time for teaching and supporting the laboring woman.

Answer to Question 2

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