Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client at 35 weeks of gestation undergoing a nonstress testA nurse is monitoring a client who is undergoing a nonstress test at 35 weeks of gestation. Which of the following findings requires intervention by the nurse?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Three uterine contractions in 20 minutes may indicate preterm labor, requiring immediate intervention to assess for signs like pelvic pressure or vaginal discharge and to prepare for possible tocolytic therapy.