Question

A nurse is performing an assessment of a client who is scheduled for a cesarean delivery. Which assessment finding would indicate a need to contact the physician?

1.Fetal heart rate of 180 beats per minute
2.White blood cell count of 12,000
3.Maternal pulse rate of 85 beats per minute
4.Hemoglobin of 11.0 g/dL

Answer 1

A fetal heart rate of 180 beats per minute during a nurse's assessment of a client scheduled for a cesarean delivery would indicate a need to contact the physician.

Step-by-step explanation:

During a nurse's assessment of a client scheduled for a cesarean delivery, a fetal heart rate of 180 beats per minute would indicate a need to contact the physician.

A normal fetal heart rate is between 120-160 beats per minute, so a heart rate of 180 is considered high and may signal distress or other complications. It is important to notify the physician in order to ensure the well-being of both the mother and the baby.