Women who are obese are at risk for several complications during pregnancy and birth. Which of these would the nurse anticipate with an obese client?
a. Thromboembolism
b. Cesarean birth
c. Wound infection
d. Breech presentation
e. Hypertension
Answer:
a. Thromboembolism
b. Cesarean birth
c. Wound infection
e. Hypertension
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