Which alteration in the FHR pattern would indicate the potential need for an amnioinfusion?

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Amnioinfusion is used during labor to either dilute meconium-stained amniotic fluid or supplement the amount of amniotic fluid to reduce the severity of variable FHR decelerations caused by cord compression.Late decelerations are unresponsive to amnioinfusion.Amnioinfusion is not appropriate for the treatment of fetal bradycardia and has no bearing on fetal tachycardia.

Which Alteration in the FHR Pattern Would Indicate the Potential