Signs and symptoms
Signs and symptoms ( 10 Questions)
A nurse is reviewing the electronic fetal monitor (EFM) tracing of a client who has a ruptured uterus.
Which of the following findings would the nurse expect to see on the EFM?
Early decelerations are a normal finding that reflect fetal head compression during contractions.
Variable decelerations are caused by umbilical cord compression and can be corrected by changing the maternal position, administering oxygen, or performing amnioinfusion.
They are not related to uterine rupture or fetal hypoxia.
A sinusoidal pattern is a type of fetal heart rate (FHR) tracing that shows a smooth, undulating wave-like pattern with a fixed period of 3 to 5 cycles per minute and an amplitude range of 5 to 15 beats per minute. A sinusoidal pattern is associated with severe fetal anemia, hypoxia, or acidosis and indicates a poor prognosis for the fetus.
Accelerations are a reassuring sign of fetal well-being and reflect fetal movement or stimulation.
They are not associated with uterine rupture or fetal compromise.
A sinusoidal pattern is a type of fetal heart rate (FHR) tracing that shows a smooth, undulating wave-like pattern with a fixed period of 3 to 5 cycles per minute and an amplitude range of 5 to 15 beats per minute. A sinusoidal pattern is associated with severe fetal anemia, hypoxia, or acidosis and indicates a poor prognosis for the fetus.