After teaching a pregnant patient about the effects of smoking on ...

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After teaching a pregnant patient about the effects of smoking on pregnancy, the nurse knows that the patient needs further education when she states, I am at increased risk for:
 
  1. Preeclampsia.
  2. Preterm birth.
  3. Placenta previa.
  4. Abruptio placentae.

Question 2

The nurse has admitted a woman with cervical insufficiency. The nurse is aware that causes of this condition include: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
 
  1. Congenital factors.
  2. Intercourse during pregnancy.
  3. Infection.
  4. Increased uterine volume.
  5. Past cervical surgeries.

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Smoking is not associated with increased risk for preeclampsia.
Rationale 2: Smoking is associated with increased risk for preterm birth.
Rationale 3: Smoking is associated with increased risk for placenta previa.
Rationale 4: Smoking is associated with increased risk for abruptio placentae.

Answer to Question 2

1,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Congenital factors such as a bicornuate uterus can cause cervical insufficiency.
Rationale 2: In a healthy pregnancy, intercourse does not cause cervical insufficiency.
Rationale 3: Infection or trauma can cause acquired cervical incompetence.
Rationale 4: Cervical insufficiency can occur in multiple-gestation pregnancies.
Rationale 5: Past surgeries or biopsies on the cervix that have shortened it can lead to cervical insufficiency.

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