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What should the nurse do first? The nurse is caring for a client in labor. The external fetal monitor shows a pattern of variable decelerations in fetal heart rate.

Asked by Santepro, Last updated: Nov 05, 2024

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Answered Oct 17, 2018

Change the client’s position.

Variable decelerations in fetal heart rate are an ominous sign. indicating compression of the umbilical cord. Changing the clients position from supine to side-lying may immediately correct the problem.Option B: An emergency cesarean section is necessary only if other measures. such as changing position and amnioinfusion with sterile saline. prove unsuccessful.Option D: Administering oxygen may be helpful. but the priority is to change the womans position and relieve cord compression.
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