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A nurse is caring for a client who is to undergo a biophysical profile. The client asks the nurse what is being evaluated during this test. Which of the following should the nurse does not include in the test?

Amniotic fluid volume

Fetal movements

Fetal tone

Fetal gender

Fetal respiratory movements

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

a. This is a component of a biophysical profile.

b. This is a component of a biophysical profile.

c. This is a component of a biophysical profile.

d. This is not typically assessed as part of a biophysical profile.

e. This is a component of a biophysical profile.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

a. Massaging the client's back can help to close the "gate" for pain signals to reach the brain according to the Gate control theory of pain.
b. Administering analgesic medications addresses pain but does not directly apply the principles of the Gate control theory.
c. Placing the client on a supine position does not specifically address pain control according to the Gate control theory.
d. Repositioning onto her left side may be done for fetal well-being but does not directly apply the principles of the Gate control theory.

A. Prepare the woman for imminent birth B. Assess the fetal heart rate and pattern C. Notify the woman's primary health care provider D. Document the characteristics of the fluid.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

a. This may be necessary once fetal heart rate and pattern have been assessed, but it is not the initial priority.
b. This is the priority as it will help determine the next steps in the management of labor.

c. This may be necessary once fetal heart rate and pattern have been assessed, but it is not the initial priority.
d. This may be done after assessing the fetal heart rate and pattern, but it is not the initial priority.

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A nurse is caring for a client who is to undergo a biophysical profile. The client asks the nurse what is being evaluated during this test. Which of the following should the nurse does not include in the test?

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