The physician is pleased with the outcome of a client's NST and discharges her home to return in 1 week for another NST. Additional teaching for this client prior to discharge should include
a. force fluids
b. maintain bed rest at home
c. monitor fetal activity daily
d. return if any contractions occur
C
Monitoring fetal activity is an appropriate teaching topic for a mother requiring a repeat NST. Teaching the client to force fluids, maintain bed rest at home, or return if any contractions occur are not appropriate teaching related to preparing for a repeat NST.
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