ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Diagnostic Procedure

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Biophysical Profile
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Description of Procedure
Prenatal test used to check on a baby’s well being, combines fetal heart rate monitoring and
fetal ultrasound to evaluate a baby’s heart rate, breathong movements, muscle tone, and
amniotic fluid level.

Indications CONSIDERATIONS

Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post)

Interpretation of Findings
Client Education
advise client to drink at least 1 qt of water
before procedure, advise patient not to
smoke 2 hours before, non stress test will
take 20-40 minutes, ultrasound will take
30-60

Potential Complications Nursing Interventions

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