A Pregnant Asthmatic Patient Is Being Seen for Her Initial

question 12

Multiple Choice

A pregnant asthmatic patient is being seen for her initial prenatal visit. The nurse knows that the fetal implications of maternal asthma are:

• A) Prematurity.
• B) Low birth weight.
• C) Hypoxia with maternal exacerbation.
• D) Congenital anomalies from the medications.
• E) Perinatal transfer of the asthma.

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Definitions:

Preterm Complications

Health problems that arise due to an infant being born before 37 weeks of gestation, affecting the baby's health, development, and survival.

Genetic Counselling

A process that includes the evaluation of family history and genetic information to assist patients or relatives at risk of an inherited disorder.

Clarification

The act of rendering a statement or scenario more clear and understandable.