How is a physician most likely to guard against fetal hypoxia?
A)Monitor the fetus's heart rate.
B)Avoid exposing the fetus to tainted blood.
C)Encourage the mother to deliver vaginally.
D)Conduct a genetic screen of the parents.

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Monitoring the fetus's heart rate allows the physician to detect any signs of fetal distress, which may indicate fetal hypoxia. This will allow the physician to take appropriate measures to prevent or treat fetal hypoxia. Avoiding exposure to tainted blood, encouraging vaginal delivery, and conducting a genetic screen of the parents are not direct measures for preventing fetal hypoxia.

How Is a Physician Most Likely to Guard Against Fetal