state gov AIIMS Nursing Officer (NORCET - 8) Mock Test 2025 Nursing Obstetric and Gynecology Nursing
During the second stage of labor, a nurse observes that the fetal heart rate (FHR) drops to 80 beats per minute during a contraction but quickly returns to baseline after the contraction ends. The client is experiencing strong contractions every 2 minutes, lasting 90 seconds. The nurse notes that the client's cervix is fully dilated, and the baby's head is at +2 station. Based on these findings, which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
1
Administer oxygen via face mask at 10 L/min.
2
Prepare for an immediate cesarean section.
3
Encourage the client to push during contractions.
4
Place the client in the left lateral position.