Introduction (Fetal Non-Stress Test (NST))

A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing a fetal non-stress test (NST).

The nurse observes that the fetal heart rate (FHR) accelerates at least 10 bpm for at least 10 seconds with each fetal movement.

The client is 30 weeks pregnant.

How should the nurse interpret this finding?

A nurse is evaluating the results of a fetal non-stress test (NST) for a client who has diabetes mellitus and is at 36 weeks of gestation.

The nurse notes that the fetal heart rate (FHR) baseline is 150 bpm, with occasional increases of 20 bpm that last for 20 seconds.

There are no decelerations of the FHR.

How should the nurse document this finding?

A nurse is teaching a client about the advantages and disadvantages of a fetal non-stress test (NST).

Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is preparing a client for a fetal non-stress test (NST).

Which of the following instructions should the nurse give to the client?

A nurse is reviewing the results of a fetal non-stress test (NST) for a client who is at 32 weeks of gestation.

The nurse notes that there are no accelerations of the fetal heart rate (FHR) during the 20-minute test.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take next? (Select all that apply.).