A woman arrives at the clinic seeking confirmation that she is pregnant.The following information is obtained: She is 24 years old with a body mass index (BMI)of 17.5.She indicates that she has used cocaine "several times" during the past year and drinks alcohol occasionally.Her blood pressure (BP)is 108/70 mm Hg,her pulse rate is 72 beats/min,and her respiratory rate is 16 breaths/min.The family history is positive for diabetes mellitus and cancer.Her sister recently gave birth to an infant with a neural tube defect (NTD).Which characteristics place the woman in a high risk category?

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Her family history of NTD,low BMI,and substance use are all high risk factors of pregnancy.The woman's BP is normal,and her age does not put her at risk.Her BMI is low and may indicate poor nutritional status,which would be a high risk.The woman's drug and alcohol use and family history also put her in a high-risk category.

A Woman Arrives at the Clinic Seeking Confirmation That She