During the assessment of a woman in her 22nd week of pregnancy, the nurse is unable to hear FHTs with the fetoscope.The nurse should:

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If no FHTs are heard during auscultation with a fetoscope, then the nurse should verify cardiac activity by using ultrasonography.This should be done immediately, before notifying the physician or causing the woman distress by asking about fetal movement.

During the Assessment of a Woman in Her 22nd Week