A female client is considering ovulation-inducing medications to achieve pregnancy. What should the nurse explain as potential adverse effects of this type of assisted reproductive technology (ART)? Select all that apply

Question

1. Miscarriage
2. Preterm birth
3. Neonatal morbidity
4. Multifetal pregnancy
5. Pelvic inflammatory disease

Answer 1

1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation:
1. Multifetal pregnancy, which can occur through the use of ovulation-inducing medications, increases the risk of miscarriage.
2. Multifetal pregnancy, which can occur through the use of ovulation-inducing medications, increases the risk of preterm birth.
3. Multifetal pregnancy, which can occur through the use of ovulation-inducing medications, increases the risk of neonatal morbidity.
4. Multifetal pregnancy can occur through the use of ovulation-inducing medications.
5. Pelvic inflammatory disease is not an adverse effect of ovulation-inducing medications.