Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is undergoing a nonstress test at 35 weeks of gestationA 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
C
Rationale
Three contractions in 20 minutes suggest preterm labor, requiring intervention. One acceleration needs more monitoring, short contractions are normal, and a 20-beat peak is reassuring.