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Incorrect Answers: A. Couples who have long-standing sexual problems that are intensified by pregnancy are candidates for sex therapy. The nurse should be prepared to answer a client's questions about sexual activity during pregnancy. C. The client is concerned about safety and has not reported discomfort. Alternative positions are helpful for preventing maternal discomfort but have no effect on the fetus or the pregnancy. D. Intercourse is safe as long as it is not uncomfortable and the client has no history of premature cervical dilation, problems with the placenta, or ruptured membranes in the current pregnancy. A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in labor and experienced a spontaneous rupture of membranes. Which of the following findings requires intervention by the charge nurse? A. Intense contractions lasting less than 30 seconds B. Rest periods between contractions lasting longer than 90 seconds C. Fetal heart rate decreased by 15/min D. Maternal temperature of 37.8°C (100°F) after ruptured membranes C. Fetal heart rate decreased by 15/min A fetal heart rate decrease of 15/min is known as VARIABLE DECELERATIONS and requires intervention by the nurse due to cord compression. The cord can prolapse after the rupture of membranes, compromising the fetus. The fetal heart rate and pattern should be monitored for several minutes after the rupture of membranes to assess the wellbeing of the fetus. Incorrect Answers: A. Contractions lasting less than 30 seconds are an expected finding. Contractions lasting longer than 90 seconds can be a risk with or without membrane rupture. B. Rest periods lasting longer than 90 seconds allow the fetus to recover. Rest periods lasting less than 30 seconds can be a risk for the fetus because of the shortened recovery period. D. A temperature of less than 37.8°C (100°F) would