Which of the following fetal surveillance procedures is used for reassurance?
a. Estriol c. Amniocentesis
b. Fetal tissue sampling d. Fetal movement counting
D
Fetal movement counting is a surveillance procedure used for reassurance. Other techniques include non-stress test, contraction stress test, and biophysical profiling. Estriol is a screening test. Amniocentesis and fetal tissue sampling are diagnostic tests.
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