Exhibits Click to highlight the findings that indicate an improvement in the client’s condition. Nurses Notes 2230: Contractions occurring every 2.5 to 3 minutes, lasting 60 to 70 seconds. Epidural placed by anesthesiologist. Client rates pain with contractions as a 3 on a scale of 0 to 10. FHR 150/min with moderate variability. Accelerations present, no decelerations noted. Vital Signs 2230: Temperature 38° C (100.4° F) Heart rate 88/min Respiratory rate 16/min Blood pressure 122/80 mm Hg Oxygen saturation 98% on room air