After teaching a pregnant client about the effects of smoking on pregnancy, the nurse knows that the client needs further education when she states, "I am at increased risk for:

1. "Pre-eclampsia."
2. "Preterm birth."
3. "Placenta previa."
4. "Abruptio placentae."


1.
Rationale:
1. Smoking is not associated with increased risk for pre-eclampsia.
2. Smoking is associated with increased risk for preterm birth.
3. Smoking is associated with increased risk for placenta previa.
4. Smoking is associated with increased risk for abruptio placentae.

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