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Title: How does the available staff influence the selection of either continuous electronic or intermittent ...
Post by: cgorski4 on Feb 6, 2018
How does the available staff influence the selection of either continuous electronic or intermittent auscultation as the fetal-monitoring method?
 
  a. There must be a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio regardless of the method used.
  b. Staffing patterns do not influence fetal monitoring choices.
  c. Use of intermittent auscultation requires a lower nurse-to-patient ratio.
  d. More nurses are needed when electronic fetal monitoring is used because of
  increased medical interventions.


Title: How does the available staff influence the selection of either continuous electronic or intermittent ...
Post by: dededeed on Feb 6, 2018
C
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A A one-to-one ratio is needed during the second stage of labor or if a high-risk
condition exists, regardless of the monitoring method used.
B Staffing patterns do plan a role in maintaining safe monitoring practice of the
labor patient.
C Intermittent auscultation is more staff-intensive.
D Less nursing time is needed with electronic monitoring, giving the nurse more
time for teaching and supporting the laboring woman.


Title: How does the available staff influence the selection of either continuous electronic or intermittent ...
Post by: cgorski4 on Feb 6, 2018
:white_check_mark: Correct!