Introduction
Introduction ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is teaching a client about the advantages and disadvantages of a fetal non-stress test (NST).
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
The NST cannot detect chromosomal abnormalities in the baby.
The NST only measures the fetal heart rate and movement, not the genetic makeup of the baby. To detect chromosomal abnormalities, other tests such as amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling are needed.
The NST does not cause contractions or discomfort for the mother or the baby. The NST is a non-invasive and painless procedure that does not put any stress on the fetus. The only discomfort that may occur is from having a belt around the abdomen and a button to press when feeling fetal movement.
This statement indicates an understanding of the teaching because smoking and medication use can alter the fetal heart rate response and cause false-negative or false-positive results.
The NST cannot measure the amount of amniotic fluid around the baby.
The NST only monitors the fetal heart rate and movement, not the volume of fluid in the uterus. To measure the amount of amniotic fluid, other tests such as ultrasound or amniotic fluid index are needed.
“The NST can be affected by my smoking or medication use.” This statement indicates an understanding of the teaching because smoking and medication use can alter the fetal heart rate response and cause false-negative or false-positive results.
Some possible explanations for the other choices are:
• Choice A is wrong because the NST cannot detect chromosomal abnormalities in the baby.
The NST only measures the fetal heart rate and movement, not the genetic makeup of the baby. To detect chromosomal abnormalities, other tests such as amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling are needed.
• Choice B is wrong because the NST does not cause contractions or discomfort for the mother or the baby. The NST is a non-invasive and painless procedure that does not put any stress on the fetus. The only discomfort that may occur is from having a belt around the abdomen and a button to press when feeling fetal movement.
• Choice D is wrong because the NST cannot measure the amount of amniotic fluid around the baby.
The NST only monitors the fetal heart rate and movement, not the volume of fluid in the uterus. To measure the amount of amniotic fluid, other tests such as ultrasound or amniotic fluid index are needed.