The nurse has received a phone call from a multigravida who is 21 weeks pregnant and has not felt fetal movement yet. What is the best action for the nurse to take?

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At 21 weeks, most pregnant women should have started to feel fetal movements. The absence of perceived fetal movements by this stage, especially in a multigravida (a woman who has been pregnant before), warrants further evaluation to assess fetal well-being. Scheduling an appointment with her physician for the same day is the best action to ensure prompt assessment and management.

The Nurse Has Received a Phone Call from a Multigravida