The Pregnant Client at 41 Weeks Is Scheduled for Labor

question 7

Multiple Choice

The pregnant client at 41 weeks is scheduled for labor induction. She asks the nurse whether induction is really necessary. What response by the nurse is best?

• A) "Babies can develop postmaturity syndrome, which refers to a number of complications that can occur after 42 weeks of pregnancy."
• B) "When infants are born 2 or more weeks after their due date, they have meconium in the amniotic fluid."
• C) "Sometimes the placenta ages excessively, and we want to take care of that problem before it happens."
• D) "The doctor wants to be proactive in preventing any problems with your baby if he gets any bigger."

---

Definitions:

Covalent Bonds

Chemical bonds formed by the sharing of one or more pairs of electrons between atoms to achieve a more stable electron configuration.

Organic Molecule

Molecule that always contains carbon and hydrogen, and often contains oxygen as well; organic molecules are associated

Carbon Atom

A chemical element with symbol C and atomic number 6, fundamental to all known life, able to form stable bonds with many elements including itself.

Organic Molecules

Chemical compounds composed primarily of carbon atoms in rings or long chains, to which are attached other atoms such as hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.