A nurse is performing a biophysical profile (BPP)of a fetus with ultrasound.The findings include the following: no movement-associated fetal heart rate (FHR)accelerations of 15 or more beats/minute above baseline in a 20-minute interval; two breathing movements lasting 20 to 60 seconds in a 30-minute interval; one discrete body or limb movement in a 30-minute interval; absent movement in limbs; and no pockets of fluid in the vertical axis.Which score should the nurse assign to the fetus?
A)0
B)2
C)4
D)6

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The correct score is 2. The fetus has two breathing movements, one discrete body or limb movement, and no pockets of fluid in the vertical axis.

A Nurse Is Performing a Biophysical Profile (BPP)of a Fetus