A 40-year-old client, pregnant with her first child, arrives for a prenatal visit. What perinatal risk factors should the nurse keep in mind when planning this client's care? Select all that apply
1. Miscarriage
2. Maternal death
3. Perinatal morbidity
4. Potential for multiple births
5. Maternal chronic health conditions
1, 2, 3, 5
Explanation:
1. The rate of miscarriage is higher in pregnant women over age 35.
2. The risk of maternal death is higher for women over age 35 and even higher for women age 40 and older.
3. The rate of perinatal morbidity is higher in pregnant women over age 35.
4. There is no evidence to support that pregnant women over the age of 35 or 40 have a greater potential for multiple births.
5. Women over the age of 40 and older are more likely to have chronic medical conditions that can complicate a pregnancy.
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1. Orem 2. Roy 3. Benner 4. Leininger
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a. Cares for a patient 24 hours a day b. Is responsible for the client's daily care c. Monitors care from admission to discharge d. Provides total care for the patient
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