Question

a client was admitted to the maternity unit 12 hours ago at station 0 and has been experiencing strong contractions every 3 minutes, and the fetus is currently still at station 0. the fetal heart rate on admission was 140 beats per minute and regular. the fetal heart rate is decreasing and a persistent nonreassuring fetal heart rate pattern is present. which nursing action is appropriate?

Answer 1

Answer: Prepare the client for a cesarean delivery

Step-by-step explanation:

Dystocia, failure of labor to progress, and a persistent nonreassuring fetal heart rate pattern are indications of the need for cesarean delivery