A nurse is caring for a client who has oligohydramnios and is undergoing a biophysical profile (BPP).

The nurse should expect to see which of the following findings on the ultrasound?

A nurse is explaining the purpose of a Contraction Stress Test (CST) to a pregnant client.

What does the CST aim to assess?

A nurse is discussing the factors that can affect Alpha-fetoprotein Test (AFP) results with a pregnant client.

Which factor should the nurse mention?

A nurse is observing fetal breathing movements on an ultrasound for a client who is undergoing a biophysical profile (BPP).

The nurse should document how many points for this variable if the fetus has at least one episode of breathing lasting for 20 seconds within a 30-minute period?

A nurse is caring for a patient who had an amniocentesis performed at 16 weeks gestation and reports cramping and vaginal bleeding 24 hours later.

Which action should be taken first?

A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an amniocentesis.

Which of the following should the nurse report to the provider?

A nurse is interpreting the results of a biophysical profile (BPP) for a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation.

The nurse should understand that each of the five variables is assigned a score of how many points?

A nurse is discussing the risks associated with a Contraction Stress Test (CST) with a pregnant client.

Which complication should the nurse mention?

A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein test at 15 weeks of gestation.

The nurse provides which of the following explanations about this test to the client?

A nurse is preparing a client for a Contraction Stress Test (CST).

Which method can be used to induce uterine contractions during the test?

A nurse is explaining the purpose of a nuchal translucency (NT) ultrasound to a pregnant client.

What does this ultrasound measure?