The nurse is presenting a class to women who are currently pregnant or are planning pregnancy in the near future. Which patient's statement indicates that additional teaching is required?
1. "The older a woman is when she conceives, the safer the pregnancy is."
2. "Pregnant teens can have additional nutritional needs."
3. "A woman whose sisters all had hypertension will be watched carefully."
4. "Pregnancy may be more difficult to achieve spontaneously in my 40s."
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Rationale 1: The health risks associated with pregnancy vary by age. Hypertension and gestational diabetes are more common in women over 35. Spontaneous pregnancy is more difficult in one's 40s, and infertility treatment becomes more likely to be required to achieve pregnancy.
Rationale 2: The health risks associated with pregnancy vary by age. Young teens who are still growing need additional calories and protein.
Rationale 3: The health risks associated with pregnancy vary by age. Hypertension and gestational diabetes are more common in women over 35.
Rationale 4: The health risks associated with pregnancy vary by age. Spontaneous pregnancy is more difficult in one's 40s, and infertility treatment becomes more likely to be required to achieve pregnancy.
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