During an antenatal examination the nurse becomes concerned that the client is at high risk. What findings did the nurse use to make this clinical determination? Select all that apply
1. Smokes one half pack per day of cigarettes
2. Employer provides maternal leave of absence
3. Is estranged from family and the baby's father
4. Loss of 3 lb since last examination 1 month ago
5. Treated for a sexually transmitted infection (STI) 2 months ago
1, 3, 4, 5
Explanation:
1. Smoking while pregnant increases this client's risk during pregnancy.
2. Having an employer that provides maternal leave of absence would not increase this client's risks during pregnancy.
3. Lack of social support systems increases this client's risk during pregnancy.
4. A weight loss could indicate an eating disorder, which would make this client a high risk.
5. STIs increase this client's risk during pregnancy.
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