The nurse is caring for a 26-year-old woman who is in labor at 41 weeks gestation. The woman is a gravida 2, para 1 with a 2-year-old at home. Current assessment data as follows: Cervical exam: 8cm/100%/0 station Fetal heart rate pattern: fetal heart rate baseline 165-175, moderate variability, accelerations present, variable decelerations with every contraction. Vital signs: BP 132/76, Pulse 88, Respirations 22, Temperature 101.5oF. Based on this assessment data, what are the most appropriate actions would the nurse take? Select all that apply. Decrease the IV infusion rate. Increase the IV infusion rate. Administer oxygen by face mask at 10 L/min. Ensure the woman’s bladder is empty. Change the woman’s position, preferably to the left lateral position.
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