The nurse is caring for several pregnant clients. Which client should the nurse anticipate is most likely to have a newborn at risk for mortality or morbidity?

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The 37-year-old with a history of multiple births and preterm deliveries who works in a chemical factory is at the highest risk. Factors such as advanced maternal age, history of preterm deliveries, exposure to potentially harmful chemicals, and the stress of multiple births significantly increase the risk of newborn mortality or morbidity.

The Nurse Is Caring for Several Pregnant Clients