A woman has a history of hypertension during pregnancy.What method of intrapartum fetal monitoring does the nurse initiate?

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Maternal hypertension may reduce placental blood flow through vasospasm of the spiral arteries.Reduced placental perfusion is best assessed with continuous electronic fetal monitoring to identify patterns associated with this condition.It is not practical to provide continuous auscultation with a fetoscope.This fetus needs continuous monitoring because it is at high risk for complications.

A Woman Has a History of Hypertension During Pregnancy