A nurse is interpreting the results of a biophysical profile (BPP) for a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation.

The nurse should understand that each of the five variables is assigned a score of how many points?

A nurse is performing an abdominal ultrasound for a client who is at 28 weeks of gestation.

The nurse should instruct the client to do which of the following before the procedure?

A nurse is explaining the purpose of a Doppler ultrasound blood flow analysis to a client who has intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR).

The nurse should inform the client that this test measures which of the following?

A nurse is educating a pregnant client about the Alpha-fetoprotein Test (AFP).

What should the nurse include as a reason why AFP results are reported as multiples of the median (MoM)?

A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein test at 15 weeks of gestation.

The nurse provides which of the following explanations about this test to the client?

A nurse is educating a pregnant client about the Contraction Stress Test (CST).

Which statement accurately describes a negative CST?

A nurse is discussing the factors that can affect Alpha-fetoprotein Test (AFP) results with a pregnant client.

Which factor should the nurse mention?

A client's CST result is interpreted as equivocal.

What additional diagnostic test may be recommended to further evaluate fetal well-being?

A nurse is explaining the purpose of an Alpha-fetoprotein Test (AFP) to a pregnant client.

What is the test primarily used for ?

A nurse is caring for a client who had an amniocentesis at 16 weeks gestation and reports cramping and vaginal bleeding 24 hours later.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is reviewing the contraindications for a Contraction Stress Test (CST) with a pregnant client.

Which condition would be a contraindication for the test?