Sunday, July 5
Question of the Day
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A 30-year-old primigravida at 39 weeks gestation is admitted to the labor and delivery unit for induction of labor due to oligohydramnios. She has no significant past medical history. Her pregnancy has been uncomplicated. The fetal heart rate tracing shows recurrent decelerations that begin simultaneously with the onset of a uterine contraction, have a gradual onset, reach their nadir at the peak of the contraction, and return to baseline by the end of the contraction. The baseline fetal heart rate is 140/min with moderate variability. The nurse calls the obstetrician to evaluate the tracing.
Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?