While reviewing the birth plan of an uncomplicated and healthy patient in active labor, the nurse notices that she would like to have a natural labor and potentially experience hydrotherapy. Which option should the nurse suggest for the patient?

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Telemetry would be the best option for this patient because it allows for continuous monitoring of the fetal heart rate and contractions while also allowing the patient to move around freely and potentially use hydrotherapy. The other options, IUPC, FSE, and external EFM, are unnecessary and can actually limit the patient's movement and ability to have a natural labor experience.

While Reviewing the Birth Plan of an Uncomplicated and Healthy