A Patient in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy Is Instructed

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient in the third trimester of pregnancy is instructed on how to perform daily fetal movement count. The nurse needs to inform the patient what to do if fetal movement is decreased. Which patient actions are appropriately recommended by the nurse? Select all that apply.

• A)Eat something.
• B)Recount movements the next morning.
• C)Arrange for a period of rest.
• D)Focus on movement for 1 hour.
• E)Exercise or take a walk.

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Definitions:

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