When planning care,the nurse determines that which patient is appropriate for intermittent fetal monitoring?

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Intermittent fetal monitoring is appropriate for low-risk women who are not receiving any medications that could affect fetal heart rate, such as an epidural anesthetic. This method of monitoring involves listening to the fetal heart rate using a handheld Doppler or fetoscope at predetermined intervals, typically every 30 minutes during the active phase of labor for women with uncomplicated pregnancies. Women with controlled gestational diabetes may require continuous electronic fetal monitoring due to the increased risk of fetal distress. Previous cesarean birth is also not a determining factor for choosing intermittent versus continuous fetal monitoring. Therefore, the woman at 38 weeks' gestation who is considered low-risk is the most appropriate choice for intermittent fetal monitoring.

When Planning Care,the Nurse Determines That Which Patient Is Appropriate