A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is undergoing amniotic fluid assessment for the lecithin/sphingomyelin ratio.Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Choice A rationale

This finding indicates fetal distress. Recurrent variable decelerations in the fetal heart rate (FHR) can be a sign of umbilical cord compression, which can compromise fetal oxygenation.

Choice B rationale

Uterine contractions every 6 minutes are within the normal range for the latent phase of labor and do not indicate fetal risk.

Choice C rationale

Moderate variability of the FHR is a reassuring sign and suggests that the fetus is well-oxygenated and neurologically intact.

Choice D rationale

Uterine contractions lasting 30 to 45 seconds are typical for the latent phase of labor and do not indicate fetal distress.

Choice A rationale

Inserting the suppository 5 cm is generally insufficient for proper placement. The suppository needs to be placed further along the vaginal canal to be effective.

Choice B rationale

Applying petroleum jelly to the suppository is not recommended because it can interfere with the absorption and effectiveness of the medication.

Choice C rationale

Assisting the client into a prone position is not appropriate for inserting a vaginal suppository. The client should be in a lithotomy or supine position with legs bent.

Choice D rationale

Inserting the suppository along the posterior vaginal wall ensures proper placement and maximizes the effectiveness of the medication by allowing it to dissolve and be absorbed where it is needed.