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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?

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Answer: Prepare the client for a cesarean delivery

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

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