Assessment of a pregnant woman reveals oligohydramnios. The nurse would be alert for the development of which of the following?
A) Maternal diabetes
B) Placental insufficiency
C) Neural tube defects
D) Fetal gastrointestinal malformations
B
Response:
A deficiency of amniotic fluid, oligohydramnios, is associated with uteroplacental insufficiency and fetal renal abnormalities. Excess amniotic fluid is associated with maternal diabetes, neural tube defects, and malformations of the gastrointestinal tract and central nervous system.
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