During a nonstress test, the nurse notes that the fetal heart rate decelerates about 15 beats during a period of fetal movement. The decelerations occur twice during the test and last 20 seconds each. The nurse realizes these results will be interpreted as:

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The decelerations lasting 20 seconds each during fetal movement indicate late decelerations, which are a concerning finding during the nonstress test. This would result in a non-reactive test.

During a Nonstress Test, the Nurse Notes That the Fetal