Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is at 30 weeks of gestation and scheduled for a nonstress test (NST)A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 30 weeks of gestation and scheduled for a nonstress test (NST). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
This statement indicates a need for further teaching because lying on the back during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester, can cause supine hypotensive syndrome due to the weight of the uterus compressing the vena cava. The client should be encouraged to lie in a semi-Fowler's or side-lying position during the NST.