A client in her second trimester of pregnancy is seen at the health care clinic. The nurse collects data from the client and notes that the fetal heart rate is 90 beats/min. Which of the following nursing actions is appropriate?

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A fetal heart rate of 90 beats/min is below the normal range (typically 110-160 beats/min) and may indicate fetal distress, so the physician should be notified immediately.

A Client in Her Second Trimester of Pregnancy Is Seen