Home care for a woman with a low-risk pregnancy should include:
A. encouragement to stay on bed rest.
B. assessment of blood glucose.
C. instruction on use of a uterine activity monitor.
D. assessment of fetal heart rate and activity.
D
With a low-risk pregnancy, you should assess maternal vital signs, urine, weight, fundal height, dietary intake, hygiene, and physical activity. Fetal assessments should include heart rate and activity.
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