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jparksx · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

When instructing a client how to perform fetal movement counting, what directions should the nurse include?

a. Record start time. Count until four move-ments are palpated, and record stop time.
b. Count fetal movements anytime during the day.
c. Notify the physician if less than three fetal movements occur within 1 hour.
d. Fetal movements are best felt before meal-time.

Question 2

Prevention of heat loss by evaporation can best be accomplished by what intervention?

a. Dry the infant.
b. Avoid placing the infant in drafts.
c. Avoid placing the infant on cold surfaces.
d. Wrap the infant in warm blankets.

mcomstock09 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
The health care provider should be notified if less than three movements occur within 1 hour, because this indicates the need for follow-up with a NST or biophysical profile. The mother should count until ten movements are felt. The mother can perform fetal movement counting by selecting a predetermined time interval, but this should be performed at the same time each day. Fetal movements are more noticeable during and immediately after meals.

Answer to Question 2

A
Drying the infant is the best intervention to prevent heat loss by evaporation. Avoiding placing the infant in drafts prevents heat loss from convection. Avoiding placing the infant on cold surfaces prevents heat loss from conduction. Wrapping the infant in warm blankets prevents heat loss from convection.