A pregnant woman is learning how to perform kick (...

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A pregnant woman is learning how to perform kick (fetal movement) counts. What should the nurse instruct her to do? A. Avoid caffeinated drinks for 24 hours before conducting the kick test. B. Exercise for 15 minutes before starting the counting to help increase fetal movement. C. Count the movements once daily, for one hour, before breakfast. D. If 10 kicks are not felt within one hour, drink orange juice and count for another hour.

D. If 10 kicks are not felt within one hour, drink orange juice and count for another hour.If 10 kicks are not felt within one hour, drinking orange juice and counting for another hour is a common recommendation. The sugar in the juice can sometimes stimulate the baby to move. However, if the mother still doesn't feel 10 movements within 2 hours, she should contact her healthcare provider.

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