An obstetric nurse is reviewing risk factors for prenatal loss with a group of clients. Which clients are at a high risk for prenatal loss?
Select all that apply.
A) The woman who drinks one cup of coffee every morning
B) The woman recovering from a gastrointestinal virus
C) The unmarried 14-year-old woman living in the city
D) The woman who lives in a rural area
E) The woman who had a healthy baby 6 months ago resulting from a healthy pregnancy
Answer: C, D, E
The woman who delivered a baby only 6 months ago is at higher risk because her body has not had time to fully recover from the previous birth. Adolescents under age 15 are at higher risk, and those living in rural areas where there may be limited access to healthcare providers also face greater challenges. A gastrointestinal virus will not negatively impact the pregnancy, and those in urban areas have better access to healthcare. One cup of coffee is not excessive intake of caffeine.
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