The nurse is caring for a prenatal client. Reviewing the client's pregnancy history, the nurse identifies risk factors for an at-risk newborn, including which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect
choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. The mother's low socioeconomic status
2. Maternal age of 26
3. Mother's exposure to toxic chemicals
4. More than three previous deliveries
5. Maternal hypertension
1, 3, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. Low socioeconomic status is associated with at-risk newborns.
3. Exposure to environmental dangers, such as toxic chemicals is associated with at-risk newborns.
4. Maternal factors such as multiparity are associated with at-risk newborns.
5. Preexisting maternal conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, and renal disease are associated with at-risk newborns.
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