The nurse is evaluating the electronic feta monitoring (EFM)tracing of the client who is in active labor.Suddenly,the fetal heart rate (FHR)drops from its baseline of 125 down to 80 beats per minute.The mother is repositioned,and the nurse provides oxygen,increased IV fluids,and performs a vaginal examination.The cervix has not changed.Five minutes have passed,and the FHR remains in the 80s.What additional nursing measures should the nurse take next?

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A sudden and sustained drop in fetal heart rate from the baseline is considered an emergency situation, and the care provider should be notified immediately. While the other options may be necessary interventions in some cases, they are not appropriate in this situation without further assessment and intervention by the provider.

The Nurse Is Evaluating the Electronic Feta Monitoring (EFM)tracing of the Client