Question

during a prenatal education class, the nurse discusses the importance of fetal movement awareness. why is this an important concept to teach? an increase in fetal movement indicates the onset of labor is near. a decrease in fetal movement necessitates an evaluation of fetal well - being. fetal movement awareness increases the emotional bond of mother to fetus. a perceived decrease in fetal movement is a symptom of preeclampsia.

Explanation:

• An increase in fetal movement does not indicate the onset of labor is near. Labor onset is related to factors like cervical changes, contractions, etc.
• Fetal movement awareness can have some emotional bonding aspect but it's not the main medical - related reason for teaching it.
• A perceived decrease in fetal movement is not a symptom of preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is characterized by high blood pressure, proteinuria, etc.
• A decrease in fetal movement can be a sign of potential fetal distress. So, it necessitates an evaluation of fetal well - being (such as non - stress test, ultrasound for amniotic fluid volume, etc.).

Answer:

B. A decrease in fetal movement necessitates an evaluation of fetal well - being.