A nurse caring for a woman in labor should understand that absent or minimal variability is classified as either abnormal or indeterminate.Which condition related to decreased variability is considered benign?

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Periodic fetal sleep state, also known as sleep cycles, is a normal variation in fetal heart rate that is considered benign. It occurs due to the fetal sleep-wake cycles and typically lasts 20-40 minutes. The other options listed (B, C, and D) are all potential causes of decreased variability that are considered abnormal or concerning.

A Nurse Caring for a Woman in Labor Should Understand