A woman who is pregnant with twins is at risk for the development of which of the following?
A) Oligohydramnios
B) Preeclampsia
C) Post-term labor
D) Chorioamnionitis
B
Response:
Women with multiple gestations are at high risk for preeclampsia, preterm labor, polyhydramnios, hyperemesis gravidarum, anemia, and antepartal hemorrhage. There is no association between multiple gestations and the development of chorioamnionitis.
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