Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is having a nonstress test performedA nurse is caring for a client who is having a nonstress test performed. The fetal heart rate (FHR) is 130 to 150/min, but there has been no fetal movement for 15 min. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Offering a snack like orange juice stimulates fetal movement for NST assessment. Immediate reporting, walking, or repositioning are less effective first steps.