At 32 weeks' gestation, a woman is scheduled for a second nonstress test (in addition to the one she had at 28 weeks gestation). Which response by the client would indicate an adequate understanding of this procedure?
A. "I can't get up and walk around during the test."
B. "I'll have an IV started before the test."
C. "I must avoid drinks containing caffeine for 24 hours before the test."
D. "I need to have a full bladder for this test."
A
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