Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
A nurse is planning care for a client prior to an amniocentesis. Which of the fetal heart rate throughout the procedure?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Monitor the fetal heart rate throughout the procedure. This is essential to ensure the safety and well-being of the fetus during the invasive procedure, allowing for prompt detection of any distress or changes in heart rate. Placing the client in Trendelenburg position (A) is unnecessary and may even be harmful. Instructing the client to maintain a full bladder (B) is not relevant to monitoring the fetal heart rate. Administering a tocolytic (C) is not indicated as it is used to stop preterm labor contractions, not for monitoring fetal heart rate. Monitoring the fetal heart rate (D) is crucial in assessing fetal well-being and detecting any signs of distress promptly.