Which is the most appropriate application of vibroacoustic stimulation (fetal acoustic stimulation) in a standard NST?
A. The device is placed at the top of the maternal fundus
B. The mother uses a marker button to document the fetal movement response
C. The stimulation is applied after a baseline is established
Ans: C. The stimulation is applied after a baseline is established
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