At 32 Weeks' Gestation, a Woman Is Scheduled for a Second

question 12

Multiple Choice

At 32 weeks' gestation, a woman is scheduled for a second nonstress test (following the one she had at 28 weeks' gestation) . Which response by the patient would indicate an adequate understanding of this procedure?

• A)"I can't get up and walk around during the test."
• B)"I'll have an IV started before the test."
• C)"I must avoid drinks containing caffeine for 24 hours before the test."
• D)"I need to have a full bladder for this test."

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Definitions:

Urination

The release of urine from the urinary bladder through the urethra to the outside of the body.

Prostatic Secretions

Fluid produced by the prostate gland that is one component of semen, providing nutrients for sperm and lubrication during ejaculation.

Urethra

The duct through which urine is discharged from the bladder to the exterior of the body in both males and females, and also serves as a conduit for semen in males.

Micturition Reflex

Contraction of the urinary bladder stimulated by stretching of the bladder wall; results in emptying of the bladder.