A primigravida at 39 weeks of gestation is observed for 2 ho…
A primigravida at 39 weeks of gestation is observed for 2 hours in the intrapartum unit. The fetal heart rate has been normal. Contractions are 7 to 11 minutes apart, lasting 20 to 30 seconds in duration, and of mild intensity. Cervical dilation is 1 to 2 cm and uneffaced (unchanged from admission). Membranes are intact. The patient lives 10 minutes from the hospital. The nurse should expect the woman to be
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If quality control results for the first level of QC fall outside of the acceptable range, it is ok to continue with patient testing as long as the other level of quality control is within the acceptable range and patient results seem fine.
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