The nurse has written the nursing diagnosis Injury, Risk for for a diabetic pregnant client. Interventions for this diagnosis include which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Assessment of fetal heart tones
2. Perform oxytocin challenge test, if ordered
3. Refer the client to a diabetes support group
4. Assist with the biophysical profile assessment
5. Develop an appropriate teaching plan
1, 2, 4
Explanation: 1. Reassuring fetal heart rate variability and accelerations are interpreted as adequate placental oxygenation.
2. The nurse would perform oxytocin challenge test (OCT)/contraction stress test (CST) and non-stress tests as determined by physician.
4. The nurse assists the physician in performing a biophysical profile assessment.
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