The nurse is caring for a prenatal patient. Reviewing the patient's pregnancy history, the nurse identifies risk factors for an at-risk newborn, including: 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
Rationale 1: Low income or educational level is associated with low-birth-weight infants and intrauterine growth retardation.
Rationale 2: This age is not a risk factor.
Rationale 3: Environmental hazards are associated with low birth weight, decreased placental perfusion, IUGR, and congenital anomalies.
Rationale 4: Multiparity greater than three is associated with increased risk of fetal death, IUGR, anemia, and hypoxia.
Rationale 5: Preexisting maternal conditions such as hypertension are a risk factor.
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