ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Assessment Questions
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A client who is receiving oxytocin to augment labor with recurrent variable decelerations of the FHR
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxytocin to augment labor. The nurse notes recurrent variable decelerations of the FHR. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discontinuing oxytocin is the first step to alleviate umbilical cord compression caused by excessive uterine contractions, improving fetal heart rate patterns.
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