The nurse is caring for a low-risk patient in the active phase of labor. At which interval should the nurse assess the fetal heart rate?

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For the fetus at low risk for complications, guidelines for frequency of assessments are at least every 30 minutes during the active phase of labor. 15-minute assessments would be appropriate for a fetus at high risk. 45-minute assessments during the active phase of labor are not frequent enough to monitor for complications. 1-hour assessments during the active phase of labor are not frequent enough to monitor for complications.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Low-Risk Patient in the Active