In many settings, nurses may perform nonstress tests (NST), conduct an initial assessment of the woman and begin necessary interventions for nonreassuring results
These nursing procedures are accomplished after additional education and training under established protocols. Which nursing action is necessary when preparing the patient for the NST? a. Position the woman on her left side.
b. Be certain that the woman is seated comfortably in a reclining chair.
c. Encourage the woman to drink one liter of water prior to the test.
d. Place conduction gel on the woman's abdomen with one belt.
B
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A The woman should be seating in a reclining chair or in semi-Fowler position if
on a bed or stretcher.
B To correctly position the pregnant patient for an NST, the nurse should place the
woman in a reclining chair or in semi-Fowler position with a lateral tilt. will
optimize uterine perfusion and prevent supine hypotension.
C This is the appropriate preparation for abdominal ultrasonography. Caregivers
sometimes suggest that the women drink juice in order to increase her glucose
level and stimulate fetal movement. Although this practice is common, research
has not proven it effective.
D Conduction gel should be applied along with two belts. One belt has a Doppler
transducer to detect the fetal heart rate. The other belt has a tocodynamometer to
detect fetal movement or uterine contractions.
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