The nurse is obtaining history and physical information on a new patient attending her first prenatal visit. After recording current height, weight, and BMI, it is determined that the patient is obese. What complications related to obesity will the nurse
a. Gestational diabetes
b. RH Incompatibility
c. Hypertension
d. Pre-eclampsia
e. Infection
ANS: A, C, D
The obese woman who is pregnant has a high risk for developing complications during pregnancy such as gestational diabetes, hypertension, cardiac problems, pre-eclampsia, and respiratory problems.
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