Final answer:
Meconium-stained amniotic fluid is a finding associated with fetal compromise, indicating fetal distress.
Step-by-step explanation:
The passage of meconium in the uterus signals fetal distress, particularly fetal hypoxia (i.e., oxygen deprivation). This may be caused by maternal drug abuse (especially tobacco or cocaine), maternal hypertension, depletion of amniotic fluid, long labor or difficult birth, or a defect in the placenta that prevents it from delivering adequate oxygen to the fetus.
Meconium-stained amniotic fluid is an indication of fetal compromise. It occurs when a fetus passes meconium, which is the baby's first bowel movement, while still inside the uterus. This can be a sign of fetal distress and may require immediate medical attention.
Therefore, option d. Meconium-stained amniotic fluid is the finding that the nurse should recognize as being associated with fetal compromise.