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How long should the FHR be monitored before making the determination that it is nonreactive?

a) 10 minutes
b) 20 minutes
c) 30 minutes
d) 40 minutes

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Final answer:

The FHR should be monitored for 20-30 minutes before determining that it is nonreactive.

Step-by-step explanation:

In terms of monitoring the FHR (fetal heart rate) before determining that it is nonreactive, the usual timeframe is 20-30 minutes.

A nonreactive FHR means that there is no significant acceleration or deceleration observed in the baby's heart rate during the monitoring period.

It is important to monitor the FHR for an adequate amount of time to ensure accuracy in determining if it is nonreactive or not.

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