During a prenatal visit at 30 weeks of gestation,the patient mentions to the nurse,"The baby has not moved very much since yesterday." The nurse notices that fetal movement is not as active as it was the last visit,and notifies the physician.What should the nurse prepare to do next?

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A decrease in fetal movement should be reported and followed by a nonstress test (fetal monitoring).Cessation of fetal movement may be indicative of fetal distress or impending fetal death.

During a Prenatal Visit at 30 Weeks of Gestation,the Patient