When preparing a presentation for a senior center about age-related musculoskeletal changes, which of the following changes should be included?

Choice A rationale

Increasing the rate of maintenance IV infusion is not the first action the nurse should take when observing that the fetal heart rate begins to slow after the start of a contraction and the lowest rate occurs after the peak of the contraction. This pattern is known as late decelerations and is often associated with fetal hypoxemia due to insufficient placental perfusion.

Choice B rationale

The nurse should first place the client in the lateral position. This position can improve placental blood flow and may help to resolve the late decelerations.

Choice C rationale

Administering oxygen using a nasal cannula may be beneficial, but it is not the first action the nurse should take. The priority is to improve placental blood flow, which can be achieved by changing the client’s position.

Choice D rationale

Elevating the client’s legs is not the first action the nurse should take. This action would not directly address the issue of late decelerations.

Choice B rationale

When a couple is found to be carriers of an autosomal-recessive disorder, one of the actions the nurse can take is to discuss options with the couple, including amniocentesis to determine if their fetus is affected. This procedure can provide definitive information about the genetic status of the fetus, allowing the couple to make informed decisions about the pregnancy.