The nurse is responding to phone calls. Whose call should the nurse return first?
1. A client at 37 weeks' gestation reports no fetal movement for 24 hours.
2. A client at 29 weeks' gestation reports increased fetal movement.
3. A client at 32 weeks' gestation reports decreased fetal movement X 2 days.
4. A client at 35 weeks' gestation reports decreased fetal movement X 4 hours.
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Explanation: 1. Lack of fetal movement can be an indication of nonreassuring fetal status or even fetal death. This client is the highest priority.
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