A Nurse Is Performing a Biophysical Profile (BPP)of a Fetus

Multiple Choice

A nurse is performing a biophysical profile (BPP) of a fetus with ultrasound.The findings include the following: no movement-associated fetal heart rate (FHR) accelerations of 15 or more beats/minute above baseline in a 20-minute interval; two breathing movements lasting 20 to 60 seconds in a 30-minute interval; one discrete body or limb movement in a 30-minute interval; absent movement in limbs; and no pockets of fluid in the vertical axis.Which score should the nurse assign to the fetus?

A) 0
B) 2
C) 4
D) 6