During the second prenatal visit, the nurse attempts to locate the fetal heartbeat with an electronic Doppler device. How early might fetal heart tones be detected with an electronic Doppler device?
a. 4 weeks
b. 8 weeks
c. 10 weeks
d. 14 weeks
ANS: C
The fetal heartbeat can be detected as early as 10 weeks of pregnancy using a Doppler device.
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