A nurse is describing the risks associated with prolonged pregnancies as part of an inservice presentation. Which of the following would the nurse be least likely to incorporate in the discussion as an underlying reason for problems in the fetus?

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Increased amniotic fluid volume, or polyhydramnios, is not typically a result of prolonged pregnancy. Instead, issues such as aging of the placenta, meconium aspiration, and cord compression are more directly related to the risks associated with post-term pregnancies.

A Nurse Is Describing the Risks Associated with Prolonged Pregnancies