The Nurse Is Preparing a Patient for a Nonstress Test

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing a patient for a nonstress test (NST) . Which interventions should the nurse plan to implement? (Select all that apply.)

A) Ensure that the patient has a full bladder.
B) Plan approximately 15 minutes for the test.
C) Have the patient sit in a recliner with the head elevated 45 degrees.
D) Apply electronic monitoring equipment to the patient's abdomen.
E) Instruct the patient to press an event marker every time she feels fetal movement.