A woman who is 36 weeks pregnant reports to the labor and delivery triage area express-ing concerns that her baby "is not moving." Along with a non-stress test (NST) the nurse might also use _____________ to determine fetal well-being
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Vibroacoustic stimulation
Also referred to as VAS or acoustic stimulation, the vibroacoustic stimulator (similar to an electronic larynx) is applied to the maternal abdomen over the area of the fetal head. Vibra-tion and sound are emitted for up to 3 seconds and may be repeated. A fetus near term re-sponds by increasing the number of gross body movements, which can be easily seen and felt. The procedure can confirm reassuring NST findings and shorten the length of time necessary to obtain NST data.
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