What characteristics are necessary for a reactive NST in a G3P0 patient who is 25 6/7 weeks' gestation?
A. Accelerations of 15bpm above the baseline lasting at least 15 seconds above the baseline
B. Accelerations of 10bpm above the baseline lasting at least 10 seconds above the baseline
C. Any acceleration greater than 10bpm above the baseline
Ans: B. Accelerations of 10bpm above the baseline lasting at least 10 seconds above the baseline
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