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The nurse is caring for a prenatal client. Reviewing the client's pregnancy history, the nurse identifies risk factors for an at-risk newborn, including which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect
 
  choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. The mother's low socioeconomic status
  2. Maternal age of 26
  3. Mother's exposure to toxic chemicals
  4. More than three previous deliveries
  5. Maternal hypertension

Question 2

The insurance company is demanding that a client who is experiencing complications be discharged in two days, because her benefits will run out.
 
  The physician and nurses who are involved in this client's care all feel that, because there is no one at home to provide assistance, it is an ethical breach of duty to send this client home when she cannot care for herself. Which of the six components of ethical decision making is the nurse considering when evaluating the driving and restraining forces and assessing the likelihood of a successful outcome? A. Data gathering
   B. Conflict resolution
   C. Plan formulation
   D. Action and implementation



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Answer to Question 1

1, 3, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. Low socioeconomic status is associated with at-risk newborns.
3. Exposure to environmental dangers, such as toxic chemicals is associated with at-risk newborns.
4. Maternal factors such as multiparity are associated with at-risk newborns.
5. Preexisting maternal conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, and renal disease are associated with at-risk newborns.

Answer to Question 2

B



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