While providing care for a patient, the nurse notices an erratic FHR recording. What action should the nurse take next?

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An erratic FHR recording may be caused by a poor fetal heart rate signal, which can be improved by repositioning the transducer. Option A is incorrect because moving the patient around may not improve the signal, and it is not the best initial action. Option C is incorrect because checking cervical progress is important but is not the best initial action for an erratic FHR recording. Option D is incorrect because removing ultrasound gel is unlikely to improve the signal.

While Providing Care for a Patient, the Nurse Notices an Erratic