The nurse is obtaining information from a pregnant client. Which of the following pieces of information would indicate this client is at risk for preterm labor?
A. The client smokes two packs per day and delivered her last child at 34 weeks.
B. The client has group B streptococcus in her urine, and is primiparous.
C. The client had congenital hip dysplasia as a child and is 15 pounds overweight.
D. The client lives in a second-floor apartment without stairs, and walks to work.
A
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