The nurse is assessing a "kick count" for a patient with gestational hypertension. What result should be a cause for concern?
a. Less than three kicks per hour
b. Less than five kicks per hour
c. Less than seven kicks per hour
d. Less than nine kicks per hour
ANS: A
A kick count of fewer than three per hour is considered serious and a cause for concern.
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