Which Information Is the Highest Priority for the Nurse to Comprehend

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which information is the highest priority for the nurse to comprehend regarding the biophysical profile (BPP) ?

• A) BPP is an accurate indicator of impending fetal well-being.
• B) BPP is a compilation of health risk factors of the mother during the later stages of pregnancy.
• C) BPP consists of a Doppler blood flow analysis and an amniotic fluid index (AFI).
• D) BPP involves an invasive form of an ultrasonic examination.

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