While assessing a pregnant woman, the nurse suspects that the client may be at risk for hydramnios based on which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

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Hydramnios, or polyhydramnios, is an excess of amniotic fluid. It is associated with maternal diabetes (A), can cause maternal discomfort such as shortness of breath (B), and can make it difficult to obtain fetal heart rate due to excess fluid (D). Identifiable fetal parts (C) and fundal height below expected (E) are not typically associated with hydramnios.

While Assessing a Pregnant Woman, the Nurse Suspects That the Client