The nurse in a health care clinic is instructing a client how to perform kick counts. Which of the following statements, if made by the client, indicates a need for further education?
1. "I should lie on my back to perform the procedure."
2. "I will use a clock or a timer and record the number of movements or kicks."
3. "I should count the fetal movements for 30 to 60 minutes three times a day."
4. "I should place my hands on the largest part of my abdomen and concentrate on the fetal movements to count the kicks."
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Rationale: In general, a client is advised to count the fetal movements for 30 to 60 minutes three times a day. The client should lie on her side. The client is instructed to place her hands on the largest part of her abdomen and to concentrate on the fetal movements. The client should use a timer or a clock, and should record the number of movements felt during that time.
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