A nurse is preparing a client for a Contraction Stress Test (CST).

Which method can be used to induce uterine contractions during the test?

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

Which statement accurately describes a negative CST?

A nurse is observing fetal breathing movements on an ultrasound for a client who is undergoing a biophysical profile (BPP).

The nurse should document how many points for this variable if the fetus has at least one episode of breathing lasting for 20 seconds within a 30-minute period?

A nurse is providing education to a client who is scheduled to undergo chorionic villus sampling (CVS).

Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of this test?

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

Which action should be taken first?

A nurse is caring for a client who had chorionic villus sampling (CVS) performed at 12 weeks’ gestation and asks when she can expect results from this test.

The nurse should inform her that results are typically available within which timeframe?

A nurse is preparing a client for a biophysical profile (BPP).

The nurse should instruct the client that the test involves which of the following procedures?

A nurse is caring for a client scheduled for a CST.

Which statement indicates the client understands the test procedure?