Nurses should be aware that the biophysical profile (BPP):
1. is an accurate indicator of impending fetal death.
2. is a compilation of health risk factors of the mother during the later stages of pregnancy.
3. consists of a Doppler blood flow analysis and an amniotic fluid index (AFI).
4. involves an invasive form of ultrasonic examination.
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1. Correct. An abnormal BPP score is one indication that labor should be induced.
2. Incorrect. BPP evaluates the health of the fetus.
3. Incorrect. BPP requires many different measures.
4. Incorrect. BPP is a noninvasive procedure.
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