Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client at 12 weeks of gestationA nurse is caring for a client who is at 12 weeks of gestation during an initial prenatal visit. The client asks, 'What is a normal fetal heart rate?' Which of the following ranges should the nurse provide?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The normal fetal heart rate (FHR) throughout pregnancy is 110-160 bpm. Rates outside this range may indicate distress or require further evaluation.