A pregnant client is having a nonstress test (NST). It is noted that the fetal heart beat rises 20 bpm, lasting 20 seconds, every time the fetus moves. The nurse explains that:

The correct answer is C. The test is normal and the fetus is reacting appropriately. (A) The test results were normal, so there would be no need to repeat to determine results. (B) There are no data to indicate further tests are needed, because the result of the NST was (C) An NST is reported as reactive if there are two to three increases in the fetal heart…

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Options

AThe test is inconclusive and should be repeated
BFurther testing is needed
CThe test is normal and the fetus is reacting appropriately
DThe fetus is distressed

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A
2% (1)
B
5% (3)
C
92% (59)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

(A) The test results were normal, so there would be no need to repeat to determine results. (B) There are no data to indicate further tests are needed, because the result of the NST was (C) An NST is reported as reactive if there are two to three increases in the fetal heart rate of 15 bpm, lasting at least 15 seconds during a 15-minute period. (D) The NST results were normal, so there was no fetal distress.

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#nonstress test#fetal heart rate#prenatal monitoring#fetal assessment

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