The Nurse Is Instructing a Client on How to Perform

question 36

Multiple Choice

The nurse is instructing a client on how to perform kick counts. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Use a clock or timer when performing kick counts.
• B) Your bladder should be full before performing kick counts.
• C) Notify your health care provider if you have not felt movement in 24 hours.
• D) Protocols can provide a structured timetable for concentrating on fetal movements.
• E) You should lie on your side, place your hands on the largest part of the abdomen, and concentrate on the number of movements felt.

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Definitions:

Panic Disorder

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Relaxation Training

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Fear Hierarchy

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Anxiety

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