The nursing preceptor is teaching the nursing student about fetal bradycardia. Which is true of the maternal reasons for fetal bradycardia? Select all that apply.
A) A maternal fever in labor is usually due to dehydration and therefore should be treated with a fluid bolus.
B) Administering terbutaline to the mother for uterine tachysystole; this is self-limiting to when the drug is affecting the mother.
C) A urine toxicology screen may reveal recent cocaine use; the nurse should also monitor for placental abruption.
D) Check the chart for a history of maternal mental illness, particularly maternal anxiety; speak with the patient regarding her anxiety and take steps to ease her anxieties.
E) Check the maternal blood pressure, as hypertension is linked to fetal tachycardia; identify the on-call provider and correct with lisinopril as necessary.
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