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Advantages and limitations of NST
Advantages and limitations of NST ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is preparing to perform a nonstress test (NST) for a pregnant client at 36 weeks of gestation.
What is the primary purpose of this test?
To assess fetal oxygenation.The primary purpose of a nonstress test (NST) is to check the baby’s heart rate before birth and see how it responds to movement and contractions.The test can help determine if the baby is healthy and has enough oxygen.The test is usually done in the third trimester of pregnancy, especially if there are any risk factors or concerns.The test is simple and noninvasive.
Measuring fetal growth is not the main goal of an NST.
Fetal growth can be assessed by other methods, such as ultrasound or fundal height measurement.
Evaluating fetal anomalies is not the main goal of an NST.
Fetal anomalies can be detected by other tests, such as amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling.
Monitoring fetal activity is not the main goal of an NST.
Fetal activity can be monitored by other ways, such as counting kicks or using a handheld Doppler device.
To assess fetal oxygenation. The primary purpose of a nonstress test (NST) is to check the baby’s heart rate before birth and see how it responds to movement and contractions. The test can help determine if the baby is healthy and has enough oxygen. The test is usually done in the third trimester of pregnancy, especially if there are any risk factors or concerns. The test is simple and noninvasive.
Choice B is wrong because measuring fetal growth is not the main goal of an NST.
Fetal growth can be assessed by other methods, such as ultrasound or fundal height measurement.
Choice C is wrong because evaluating fetal anomalies is not the main goal of an NST.
Fetal anomalies can be detected by other tests, such as amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling.
Choice D is wrong because monitoring fetal activity is not the main goal of an NST.
Fetal activity can be monitored by other ways, such as counting kicks or using a handheld Doppler device.