The Nurse Is Instructing a Patient on How to Perform

Multiple Choice

The nurse is instructing a patient on how to perform kick counts. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

A) Use a clock or timer when performing kick counts.
B) Your bladder should be full before performing kick counts.
C) Notify your health care provider if you have not felt movement in 24 hours.
D) Protocols can provide a structured timetable for concentrating on fetal movements.
E) You should lie on your side, place your hands on the largest part of the abdomen, and concentrate on the number of movements felt.