The client at 38 weeks' gestation has been diagnosed with oligohydramnios. Which statement indicates that teaching about the condition has been effective?
1. "My gestational diabetes might have caused this problem to develop."
2. "When I go into labor, I should come to the hospital right away."
3. "This problem was diagnosed with blood and urine tests."
4. "Women with this condition usually do not have a cesarean birth."
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Explanation: 2. The incidence of cord compression and resulting fetal distress is high when there is an inadequate amount of amniotic fluid. The client with oligohydramnios should come to the hospital in early labor.
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