The Nurse Is Preparing a Client for a Non-Stress Test

question 31

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing a client for a non-stress test (NST) . Which interventions should the nurse plan to implement? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Ensure that the client has a full bladder.
• B) Plan approximately 15 minutes for the test.
• C) Have the client sit in a recliner with the head elevated 45 degrees.
• D) Apply electronic monitoring equipment to the client's abdomen.
• E) Instruct the client to press an event marker every time she feels fetal movement.

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