The client at 37 weeks' gestation calls the clinic nurse to report that neither she nor her partner has felt fetal movement for the past 48 hours. The nurse anticipates that the physician will order which test to assess fetal viability?

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An ultrasound is the most appropriate and immediate test to assess fetal viability when there is a concern about fetal movement, especially after 48 hours of no perceived movement. It provides direct visualization of the fetus, allowing for assessment of fetal life, movement, and development.

The Client at 37 Weeks' Gestation Calls the Clinic Nurse