Can the registered nurse apply or remove an external or internal electronic fetal monitor?

It is within the scope of an appropriately prepared and competent registered nurse to apply or remove an external or internal electronic fetal monitor under the direction of an authorized health care practitioner, following clinical practice standards. The registered nurse may apply the internal components if necessary. The registered nurse should use the Scope of Practice Decision Tree to determine if these activities are within the nurse’s legal and individual scope of practice.