During a non-stress test, the nurse notes that the fetal heart rate decelerates about 15 beats during a period of fetal movement. The decelerations occur twice during the test and last 20 seconds each
What should the nurse expect the outcome of this test will be? 1. A reactive test
2. A negative test
3. An equivocal test
4. A nonreactive test
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Explanation:
1. A reactive stress test has the expected results of an increase in heart rate of 15 beats per minute for 15 seconds or more.
2. Non-stress tests are scored as either reactive or nonreactive.
3. Non-stress tests are scored as either reactive or nonreactive.
4. In a nonreactive stress test, the reactivity criteria are not met. Since this client experienced a deceleration during the test, this is considered nonreactive.
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