The Nurse Is Caring for a Pregnant Patient Who Expresses

The nurse is caring for a pregnant patient who expresses concern about the effects of electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) on her labor and delivery. Which responses by the nurse would be appropriate in this situation? Select all that apply.

A) "There is a reduced rate of seizures if a patient has EFM during labor."
B) "There is a decrease in the incidence of cerebral palsy if a patient has EFM during labor."
C) "There is a link between decreased infant mortality and EFM during delivery."
D) "There is a link between the rate of cesarean sections and continuous EFM."
E) "There is an increase in operative vaginal births and the use of continuous EFM."