During active labour, which fetal heart rate finding should the nurse report promptly?
Correct answer: C. A baseline of 170 beats per minute
- A. A baseline of 140 beats per minute
- B. A baseline of 125 beats per minute
- C. A baseline of 170 beats per minute
- D. A baseline of 110 beats per minute
Explanation
A persistent fetal heart rate above 160 beats per minute is fetal tachycardia and requires assessment and reporting. A baseline from 110 to 160 beats per minute is generally considered reassuring when other features are normal.
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Normal labour covers the onset and stages of labour, cervical effacement and dilatation, fetal lie and presentation, the cardinal movements, and maternal and fetal monitoring. It includes partograph use, pain relief, normal vaginal birth, active management of the third stage, placental assessment and immediate care after delivery.
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