The nurse educator is teaching a group of nursing students about factors that increase the risk for premature birth. Which statements are appropriate for the educator to include? Select all that apply
A) "Married women are at an increased risk for giving birth to a premature infant."
B) "Single women are at an increased risk for giving birth to a premature infant."
C) "Lesbians have an increased risk for premature labor."
D) "Adolescent clients are at an increased risk for giving birth to a premature infant."
E) "Pregnancy after the age of 33 years increases the risk for premature labor."
Answer: B, D
Prematurity and low birth weights are common in single women and adolescents. The other statements are not accurate to include in the teaching session.
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