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    ATI RN VATI Maternal Newborn Proctored Exam

    A nurse is monitoring a client who is in the active phase of labor and has an electronic fetal monitor.Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationaleUterine contractions occur more frequently than every 15 minutes during the active phase of labor, typically every 2-3 minutes.Choice B rationaleA fetal heart rate baseline of 166/min is considered tachycardia and may not be normal during labor.Choice C rationaleLate decelerations are concerning and not expected as they may indicate fetal distress.Choice D rationaleContractions lasting about 75 seconds are expected during the active phase of labor.

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