A nurse is caring for a pregnant client who has rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Based on this data, what should the nurse anticipate when providing care to this client?
A)A higher risk for preterm delivery
B)An increased need for medication
C)An acute exacerbation of symptoms
D)A continued risk for anemia

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A)The pregnant client with RA is at continued risk for anemia. Many pregnant clients with RA have prolonged gestations and often experience a remission during pregnancy and relapse after delivery. Due to remission, a decrease in medication is often necessitated.
B)The pregnant client with RA is at continued risk for anemia. Many pregnant clients with RA have prolonged gestations and often experience a remission during pregnancy and relapse after delivery. Due to remission, a decrease in medication is often necessitated.
C)The pregnant client with RA is at continued risk for anemia. Many pregnant clients with RA have prolonged gestations and often experience a remission during pregnancy and relapse after delivery. Due to remission, a decrease in medication is often necessitated.
D)The pregnant client with RA is at continued risk for anemia. Many pregnant clients with RA have prolonged gestations and often experience a remission during pregnancy and relapse after delivery. Due to remission, a decrease in medication is often necessitated.

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