Biophysical risks include factors that originate with either the mother or the fetus and affect the functioning of either one or both.The nurse who provides prenatal care should have an understanding of these risk factors.Match the specific pregnancy problem with the related risk factor.

-Smoking,alcohol,and illicit drug use
A)Polyhydramnios
B)IUGR (maternal cause)
C)Oligohydramnios
D)Chromosomal abnormalities
E)IUGR (fetoplacental cause)

Question

Biophysical risks include factors that originate with either the mother or the fetus and affect the functioning of either one or both.The nurse who provides prenatal care should have an understanding of these risk factors.Match the specific pregnancy problem with the related risk factor.

-Smoking,alcohol,and illicit drug use

-Smoking,alcohol,and illicit drug use
A)Polyhydramnios
B)IUGR (maternal cause)
C)Oligohydramnios
D)Chromosomal abnormalities
E)IUGR (fetoplacental cause)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Smoking, alcohol, and illicit drug use during pregnancy are maternal factors that can lead to Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) due to compromised blood flow and nutrient delivery to the fetus.

Biophysical Risks Include Factors That Originate with Either the Mother