A G3P2 client at 41 weeks' gestation is in labor. The nurse midwife determines that the client has a cervical dilatation of 10 cm. At this time, the nurse would auscultate for the fetal heart tone:

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Full cervical dilatation occurs when the cervix is dilated to 10 cm, so the client is in the second stage of labor. The nurse midwife should assess for the fetal heart tone every 5 to 15 minutes during this stage. Alternatively, some facilities recommend assessment of FHT after each contraction.

A G3P2 Client at 41 Weeks' Gestation Is in Labor