Which deceleration pattern is considered a normal finding in fetal heart monitoring?

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Early decelerations (and accelerations)generally do not need any nursing intervention.Late decelerations suggest that the nurse should change the maternal position (lateral);variable decelerations also require a maternal position change (side to side).Nurses should notify the primary care provider immediately and initiate appropriate intrauterine resuscitation when they see a prolonged deceleration.

Which Deceleration Pattern Is Considered a Normal Finding in Fetal