The nurse is analyzing a fetal heart rate (FHR)monitor strip.The nurse notes that some early decelerations are present.The nurse explains to the client that early decelerations are most often related to:

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Early decelerations are caused by fetal head compression during the active phase of labor. This is a normal finding and often indicates fetal descent. Umbilical cord compression, uteroplacental insufficiency, and fetal hypoxia would cause variable or late decelerations on the fetal heart rate monitor strip.

The Nurse Is Analyzing a Fetal Heart Rate (FHR)monitor Strip