A patient has preeclampsia. She is 36 weeks pregnant, and comes to the high-risk screening center for a contraction stress test. The nurse should explain to the patient that the contraction stress test is being done to determine:
A) What effect her hypertension has had on the fetus.
B) Whether the fetus will be able to tolerate labor.
C) Whether fetal movement increases with contractions.
D) What effect contractions will have on her blood pressure.
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