A pregnant client has a hemoglobin of 10 g/dL and a Hct of 30%. The clinic nurse recognizes the fetus is at risk for which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Macrosomia
2. Respiratory distress syndrome
3. Low birth weight
4. Prematurity
5. Fetal death
3, 4, 5
Explanation: 3. Anemia places the fetus at risk for a low birth weight.
4. Anemia places the fetus at risk for premature birth.
5. Anemia places the fetus at risk for fetal death.
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