RN Exam Practice
Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 1148 of 2368

The nurse teaches a client with Braxton-Hicks contractions when to contact the provider right away. Which statement by the client shows understanding?

  1. I will call if I notice fewer than ten fetal movements in two hours.
  2. I will call if the contractions stop when I rest.
  3. I will call if the contractions are felt only in the front of my abdomen.
  4. I will call if drinking water eases the contractions.
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Correct answer: I will call if I notice fewer than ten fetal movements in two hours.

Fewer than ten movements in two hours is a warning sign. Relief with rest, fluids, or position change fits Braxton-Hicks contractions.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Labor & Delivery Care: Obstetric Triage. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026