A client with maternal phenylketonuria (PKU)has come to the obstetrical clinic to begin prenatal care.Why would this preexisting condition result in the need for closer monitoring during pregnancy?
A) PKU is a recognized cause of preterm labor.
B) The fetus may develop cognitive problems.
C) A pregnant woman is more likely to die without strict dietary control.
D) Women with PKU are usually mentally handicapped and should not reproduce.

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Maternal PKU can result in cognitive problems including intellectual disability, microcephaly, and developmental delays in the fetus. Close monitoring during pregnancy is necessary to ensure that the mother maintains a strict low-phenylalanine diet, which can reduce the risk of cognitive problems in the fetus.

A Client with Maternal Phenylketonuria (PKU)has Come to the Obstetrical