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When Caring for a Laboring Patient with Oligohydramnios, the Nurse

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When caring for a laboring patient with oligohydramnios, the nurse should be aware that:


A) There is an increased risk of cord compression.
B) There is less fluid available for the fetus to use during fetal breathing movements; therefore, pulmonary hypoplasia can develop, which could cause respiratory difficulties at birth.
C) Labor progress is often more rapid than average.
D) Early decelerations are more likely.

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