When examining the fetal monitor strip after rupture of the membranes in a laboring client, the nurse notes variable decelerations in the fetal heart rate. The nurse should:
Stop the oxytocin infusion
Change the client’s position
Prepare for immediate delivery
Take the client’s blood pressure
Question 44 Explanation:
Variable decelerations usually are seen as a result of cord compression; a change of position will relieve pressure on the cord.