A nurse in an obstetrics office is reviewing a client’s medical record. The client is a 28-year-old female at 24 weeks gestation. Exhibits For each client finding, click to specify if the finding is a biophysical, psychosocial, or environmental risk factor that increases the client’s risk for pregnancy complications. There must be at least 1 selection in every row. There does not need to be a selection in every column.
Explanation & Rationale
Ultrasound Result Biophysical: The ultrasound result indicating normal fetal growth and development provides biophysical information about the fetus's condition. Caffeine Intake Biophysical: Consuming 2 cups of coffee daily affects the biophysical aspect, as excessive caffeine intake can potentially impact fetal development. Job (Cashier) Psychosocial: Prolonged standing and work-related stress can contribute to psychosocial risk factors during pregnancy. Environmental: The physical demands and environment of the job can increase the risk for complications. Pets (Cats) Environmental: Having cats at home poses an environmental risk due to the potential exposure to Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that can cause toxoplasmosis. Medical History (Anemia) Biophysical: A history of mild anemia and current slightly low hemoglobin levels indicate biophysical risk factors that can impact pregnancy.