A pregnant woman is having a nipple-stimulated contraction stress test. Which result indicates hyperstimulation?

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Hyperstimulation is indicated when there are more than three uterine contractions in a 6-minute period. This can be dangerous for the fetus as it can lead to a decrease in oxygen supply. A fetal heart rate deceleration when three contractions occur within a 10-minute period is a non-reassuring result, but it does not necessarily indicate hyperstimulation. The fetal heart rate accelerating with contractions lasting up to 60 seconds is a reassuring result. More than five fetal movements in a 10-minute period is also a normal result.

A Pregnant Woman Is Having a Nipple-Stimulated Contraction Stress Test