After teaching a pregnant client about the effects of smoking on pregnancy,the nurse knows that the client needs further education when she states,"I am at increased risk for:

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Pre-eclampsia is not directly linked to smoking, although smoking can worsen pre-eclampsia if it already exists. Preterm birth, placenta previa, and abruptio placentae are all potential risks of smoking during pregnancy.

After Teaching a Pregnant Client About the Effects of Smoking