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In many settings, nurses may perform nonstress tests (NST), conduct an initial assessment of the woman and begin necessary interventions for nonreassuring results.
 
  These nursing procedures are accomplished after additional education and training under established protocols. Which nursing action is necessary when preparing the patient for the NST? a. Position the woman on her left side.
  b. Be certain that the woman is seated comfortably in a reclining chair.
  c. Encourage the woman to drink one liter of water prior to the test.
  d. Place conduction gel on the woman's abdomen with one belt.

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