Posted: December 22nd, 2017

As the client reaches 6cm dilation, the nurse notes late decelerations on the fetal monitor. What is the most likely explanation of this pattern?

As the client reaches 6cm dilation, the nurse notes late decelerations
on the fetal monitor. What is the most likely explanation of
this pattern?
❍ A. The baby is sleeping.
❍ B. The umbilical cord is compressed.
❍ C. There is head compression.
❍ D. There is uteroplacental insufficiency.