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Which of these conditions may cause the fetal heart rate to be lower during labor? (Choose all that apply.) A. Stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system B. Stimulation of the baroreceptors, which in turn stimulates the vagus nerve C. Prolonged hypoxia, hypercapnia, and acidosis D. Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system - B, C, D Stimulation of the baroreceptors and the parasympathetic nervous system will lower the heart rate. Initial decreased oxygen content and increased carbon dioxide content will trigger an increase in the heart rate. However, if this condition continues, the heart rate will lower. The nurse is monitoring the fetal heart rate periodically with Doppler auscultation. At the end of a contraction, the fetal heart rate is 100 and gradually increases to 140 within 30 seconds. The nurse would need to assess the rate further, because this is an indication of ______________. - Late deceleration A late deceleration shows a pattern of fetal heart decelerations that begin late in the contraction phase and goes back to baseline after the contraction has ended. A woman is admitted to the birthing unit in labor. Upon assessment, it is noted that she is 3 cm dilated, 80% effaced with intact membranes. The nurse understands that her fetal monitoring will be done by ___________. - External electrodes