Prolonged decelerations: 1. are a continuing pattern of benign decelerations not requiring ...

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1, 4. Incorrect. Prolonged decelerations are usually isolated events that end spontaneously. However, in certain combinations with late and/or variable decelerations they are a danger sign that requires the nurse to immediately notify the physician or midwife.
2. Incorrect. When the deceleration lasts more than 10 minutes, it constitutes a baseline change. Prolonged decelerations are usually isolated events that end spontaneously. However, in certain combinations with late and/or variable decelerations they are a danger sign that requires the nurse to immediately notify the physician or midwife.
3. Correct. Prolonged decelerations are usually isolated events that end spontaneously. However, in certain combinations with late and/or variable decelerations they are a danger sign that requires the nurse to immediately notify the physician or midwife.