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    ATI RN VATI Maternal Newborn Proctored Exam

    A nurse is reviewing the results of a nonstress test for a client who is at 37 weeks of gestation.Which of the following findings indicates a reactive nonstress test?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationaleFetal heart rate (FHR) accelerations with fetal movement are a sign of a healthy and reactive nonstress test. This indicates that the fetus is well-oxygenated and there is no immediate distress.Choice B rationaleLate decelerations of the FHR occur with contractions and are a concern for fetal hypoxia. This does not indicate a reactive nonstress test and instead suggests the need for further evaluation.Choice C rationaleVariable decelerations are abrupt decreases in FHR and could indicate umbilical cord compression. This does not correlate with a reactive nonstress test.Choice D rationaleFHR pattern with minimal variability can be a sign of fetal distress or compromised oxygenation. It is not indicative of a reactive nonstress test.

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