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Deborah, a Nurse Practicioner in Ob/Gyn, proposses to research the efficacy of fetal monitoring

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Deborah, a Nurse Practicioner in Ob/Gyn, proposses to research the efficacy of fetal monitoring. Her research project would required the use of the Fetal Scalp Monitorduring vaginal delivery.

Having done this hundreds of times, she knows it is not too intrustive a procedure.

She requests 'exempt status' from the IRB of the hospital. If you were a member of the IRB, would you grant it? Please explain your response.