The primiparous patient is at 42 weeks' gestation. Which order should the nurse question?
1. Obtain biophysical profile today.
2. Begin nonstress test now.
3. Schedule labor induction for tomorrow.
4. Have the patient return to the clinic in 1 week.
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Rationale 1: A biophysical profile is a commonly used assessment for the postterm fetus.
Rationale 2: The nonstress test is a commonly used assessment for the postterm fetus.
Rationale 3: Labor induction is likely to occur with postterm pregnancies because the aging placenta becomes less efficient at transporting oxygen and nutrients, and because the risk of fetal macrosomia increases with the length of gestation.
Rationale 4: A postterm pregnancy is high-risk. Fetal assessments must be obtained to verify fetal well-being or the need for delivery via induction or cesarean. One week is too long a period between assessments.
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