The Nursing Preceptor Is Teaching the Nursing Student About Fetal

The nursing preceptor is teaching the nursing student about fetal bradycardia. Which is true of the maternal reasons for fetal bradycardia? Select all that apply.

A) A maternal fever in labor is usually due to dehydration and therefore should be treated with a fluid bolus.
B) Administering terbutaline to the mother for uterine tachysystole; this is self-limiting to when the drug is affecting the mother.
C) A urine toxicology screen may reveal recent cocaine use; the nurse should also monitor for placental abruption.
D) Check the chart for a history of maternal mental illness, particularly maternal anxiety; speak with the patient regarding her anxiety and take steps to ease her anxieties.
E) Check the maternal blood pressure, as hypertension is linked to fetal tachycardia; identify the on-call provider and correct with lisinopril as necessary.

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