The patient is having fetal heart rate decelerations. An amnioinfusion has been ordered for the patient to alleviate the decelerations. The nurse understands that the type of decelerations that will be alleviated by amnioinfusion is:

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Amnioinfusion is used to alleviate variable decelerations, which are caused by umbilical cord compression. Early and moderate decelerations are generally not concerning, and late decelerations are a sign of fetal distress that may require more immediate interventions.

The Patient Is Having Fetal Heart Rate Decelerations