Of all the clients who have been scheduled to have a biophysical profile, the nurse would clarify the order for which client?

Question

1. A gravida with intrauterine growth restriction
2. A gravida with mild hypertension of pregnancy
3. A gravida who is post-term
4. A gravida who complains of decreased fetal movement for 2 days

Answer 1

2
Rationale:
1. The gravida who has intrauterine growth problems might be compromised due to placental insufficiency.
2. The biophysical profile is used when there is a risk of placental and/or fetal compromise. The gravida with mild hypertension will need to be monitored more closely throughout the pregnancy, but is not a candidate at present for a biophysical profile.
3. The gravida who is post-term might be compromised due to placental insufficiency.
4. The gravida who is experiencing decreased fetal movement for 2 days needs assessment of the placenta and the fetus.