The Nurse Is Explaining the Importance of Fetal Activity Assessment

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse is explaining the importance of fetal activity assessment to the patient. What should the nurse do to best reinforce the significance of fetal kick counting to the patient?

• A)Perform daily phone calls to the patient at work or home.
• B)Review the patient's written record of fetal movement at each visit.
• C)Ask the patient to remember to count the fetal movements.
• D)Explain the

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Definitions:

Anterior Pituitary

The front portion of the pituitary gland, responsible for producing and releasing hormones that regulate several endocrine functions.

Parathyroid Glands

Small endocrine glands in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone (PTH), regulating calcium levels in the blood and bone metabolism.

Thyroid

A butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck below the Adam's apple, producing hormones that regulate the body's metabolic rate as well as heart and digestive function, muscle control, brain development, and bone maintenance.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone important in the body's fight or flight response, affecting blood pressure and heart rate.