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During labor a patient who is gravida 1, para 0 is being monitored externally

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During labor a patient who is gravida 1, para 0 is being monitored

externally. The fetal heart rate baseline has been 140 bpm. When the patient changes her position from a semi-Fowler position to a high-Fowler position, the fetal heart rate tracing suddenly shows a 90 bpm baseline. How should the nurse respond? A. Move the patient onto her side and adjust the fetal monitor because a fetal heart rate deceleration is occurring. B. Adjust the fetal heart monitor and administer oxygen to the mother. C. Notify the provider that a fetal heart rate deceleration is occurring. D. Adjust the fetal monitor and compare the fetal heart rate with the maternal heart rate.