Nurses Should Be Aware That the Biophysical Profile (BPP)

question 6

Multiple Choice

Nurses should be aware that the biophysical profile (BPP) :

• A)Is an accurate indicator of impending fetal death.
• B)Is a compilation of health risk factors of the mother during the later stages of pregnancy.
• C)Consists of a Doppler blood flow analysis and an amniotic fluid index.
• D)Involves an invasive form of ultrasonic examination.

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