At 32 Weeks' Gestation, a Woman Is Scheduled for a Second

question 13

Multiple Choice

At 32 weeks' gestation, a woman is scheduled for a second nonstress test (following one she had at 28 weeks' gestation) . Which statement by the patient would indicate an adequate understanding of this procedure?

• A) "I can't get up and walk around during the test."
• B) "I'll have an IV started before the test."
• C) "I must avoid drinks containing caffeine for 24 hours before the test."
• D) "I need to have a full bladder for this test."

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