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When teaching a gravid client how to perform kick (fetal movement) counts which instruction should the nurse includes.

  • A. Exercise for 15 before starting the counting to help increase fetal movement
  • B. Count the movements once daily for one hour, before breakfast
  • C. Avoid caffeinated drinks for 24 hours before conducting the kick test.
  • D. If 10 kicks are not felt within 1 hr, drink orange juice and count for another hour.
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Drinking orange juice can stimulate fetal movement if counts are low (D).