Compared with contraction stress test (CST), nonstress test (NST) for antepartum fetal assessment:
a. Has no known contraindications.
b. Has fewer false-positive results.
c. Is more sensitive in detecting fetal compromise.
d. Is slightly more expensive.
ANS: A
CST has several contraindications. NST has a high rate of false-positive results, is less sensitive than the CST, and is relatively inexpensive.
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True False