What is the most significant maternal risk factor for preterm ...

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What is the most significant maternal risk factor for preterm birth?
 
  1. Previous preterm birth
  2. Smoking
  3. Stress
  4. Substance abuse

Question 2

A patient delivered 30 minutes ago. Which postpartal assessment finding would require close nursing attention?
 
  1. A soaked perineal pad since the last 15-minute check
  2. An edematous perineum
  3. The patient experiencing tremors
  4. A fundus located at the umbilicus

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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. The most significant maternal risk factor for preterm birth is a previous preterm birth.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: A soaked perineal pad contains approximately 100 ml of blood. If the perineal pad becomes soaked in a 15-minute period, continuous observation is necessary.
Rationale 2: An edematous perineum is a normal postpartal finding.
Rationale 3: Tremors are a normal postpartal finding.
Rationale 4: A fundus located at the umbilicus is a normal postpartal finding.