When caring for a laboring client with oligohydramnios, what should the nurse be aware of?
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Oligohydramnios, a condition characterized by low amniotic fluid volume, can lead to several complications during labor. These include increased risk of cord compression due to less cushioning fluid around the umbilical cord, decreased variability in fetal heart rate as a sign of fetal distress, periodic decelerations in fetal heart rate due to umbilical cord compression, and potential fetal skin and skeletal abnormalities during gestation due to restricted movement and compression in the uterus. Rapid labor progress is not typically associated with oligohydramnios, making C an incorrect choice.

When Caring for a Laboring Client with Oligohydramnios, What Should