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    ATI NURS 306 Maternal Newborn Proctored Exam

    You are the nurse providing teaching to a pregnant woman on how to do kick counts. You will tell her all of the following except:

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationaleDecreased fetal movement can be a sign of fetal distress or hypoxia, necessitating further assessment. Normal fetal movements range from 10 movements in 2 hours.Choice B rationaleEating and resting can stimulate fetal activity, providing a clearer assessment of fetal well-being. Normal fetal movements range from 10 movements in 2 hours.Choice C rationaleLying prone is incorrect as it can decrease blood flow to the fetus; the recommended position is the left lateral position.Choice D rationaleCompromised fetuses may reduce activity in response to decreased oxygenation, which can be an early indicator of fetal hypoxia.

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