When Nurses Help Their Expectant Mothers Assess the Daily Fetal

Multiple Choice

When nurses help their expectant mothers assess the daily fetal movement counts (DFMCs) they should be aware that:

A) Alcohol or cigarette smoke can irritate the fetus into greater activity
B) "Kick counts" should be taken every half hour and averaged every 6 hours,with every other 6-hour stretch off
C) The fetal alarm signal should go off when fetal movements stop entirely for 12 hours
D) Obese mothers familiar with their bodies can assess fetal movement as well as average-sized women