The nurse is caring for a patient with hydramnios. The nurse will watch for:
1. Possible intrauterine growth restriction.
2. Newborn congenital anomalies.
3. Newborn postmaturity and renal malformations.
4. Maternal prolonged labor.
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Rationale 1: This is found in oligohydramnios.
Rationale 2: Newborn congenital anomalies occur with hydramnios.
Rationale 3: Newborn postmaturity and renal malformations occur with oligohydramnios.
Rationale 4: Prolonged labor occurs with cephalopelvic disproportion.
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