A woman with a history of two stillbirths is in the active phase of the first stage of labor in the high-risk OB unit.How often should the nurse anticipate monitoring fetal heart tones (FHTs)?
A) Continuously
B) Every 5 minutes
C) Every 15 minutes
D) Every 30 minutes

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Women with certain complications,including a history of stillbirth,a high-risk pregnancy (preeclampsia-eclampsia,placenta previa,abruptio placentae,multiple gestations,prolonged or premature rupture of the membranes),induction with oxytocin,or a problem with FHT,should have FHT monitored continuously.

A Woman with a History of Two Stillbirths Is in the Active