Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
An antepartal client at 35 weeks of gestationA nurse is assessing the results of a nonstress test for an antepartal client at 35 weeks of gestation. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the need for further diagnostic testing?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Three contractions of 60 seconds in 10 minutes suggest preterm labor, needing further evaluation. A fetal heart rate increase, irregular short contractions, and three movements are normal findings.