A 17-year-old primigravida client is admitted to the hospital at 15 weeks' gestation with a diagnosis of hyperemesis gravidarum.The nurse should recognize that this condition can have which of these consequences?

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Hyperemesis gravidarum is excessive vomiting during pregnancy,which leads to dehydration,fluid and electrolyte imbalance,and alkalosis.Low potassium may cause cardiac problems,and the client may experience metabolic changes or even death.Fetal death may also occur.The client is usually hospitalized and given IV therapy and sedatives and is kept NPO until all vomiting has stopped for 48 hours.

A 17-Year-Old Primigravida Client Is Admitted to the Hospital at 15