Question

A 37-year-old client with hypertension, type 1 diabetes and good glycemic control is pregnant for the third time. Her first child is 4 years old, and her second pregnancy resulted in a stillbirth. She is seen in the antepartum testing unit for a non-stress test (NST) at 33 weeks’ gestation. What are the primary risk factors in the client’s history that indicate the need for a non-stress test? Select all that apply.

A) Age greater than 35 years
B) The risk for placenta previa
C) The risk for placental insufficiency
D) A history of stillbirth from her last pregnancy
E) Maternal history of hypertension

Answer 1

Answer:

Its C ,D and E

Explanation:

Non-stress test (NST):-

• These test are done to evaluate the health of the fetus .

• Usually to check the fetal oxygen supply ,if its adequate or not for the survival

Indications for the test

1. Post-term pregnancy
2. If there has been any past complications with pregnancy
3. If the patient has some medical condition such as diabetes type 1,hypertension or some heart condition
4. Decrease fetal  movements
5. Rh incompatibility
6. Risk of placental insufficiency