A nurse is caring for a client who is about to undergo a biophysical profile.

The client inquires about what will be assessed during this test.

Which of the following should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

Choice A rationale
During pregnancy, the recommended daily intake of calcium is 1,300 milligrams. Therefore, the statement “I should increase my calcium intake to 1,500 milligrams per day” indicates a need for clarification.
Choice B rationale
It is indeed recommended to avoid drinking alcoholic beverages during pregnancy as alcohol can harm the developing fetus.
Choice C rationale
Drinking about 2 liters of fluid each day is generally recommended during pregnancy to stay hydrated.
Choice D rationale
Moderate caffeine intake is generally considered safe during pregnancy. However, it is recommended to limit caffeine intake to less than 200 mg per day, which is about one 12 oz cup of coffee.

Choice A rationale
This choice suggests that the client has had 2 pregnancies with no term births, no preterm births, 2 abortions, and no living children. However, this does not accurately reflect the client’s history, which includes one pregnancy terminated by elective abortion at 9 weeks, the birth of twins at 36 weeks, and a spontaneous abortion at 15 weeks.
Choice B rationale
This choice suggests that the client has had 3 pregnancies with no term births, 2 preterm births, no abortions, and 2 living children. This does not accurately reflect the client’s history.
Choice C rationale
This choice suggests that the client has had 4 pregnancies with 2 term births, no preterm births, 2 abortions, and 2 living children. This accurately reflects the client’s history. The client has been pregnant 4 times (one current pregnancy, one set of twins, one elective abortion, and one spontaneous abortion). The client has had 2 term births (the twins), no preterm births, 2 abortions (one elective and one spontaneous), and 2 living children (the twins)12.
Choice D rationale
This choice suggests that the client has had 4 pregnancies with no term births, 1 preterm birth, 2 abortions, and 2 living children. This does not accurately reflect the client’s history.