Formidable findings



Formidable findings







When performing the health history and assessment, the following findings may increase the pregnant woman’s risk for complications.


Demographic factors



  • Maternal age younger than 16 or older than 35


  • Fewer than 11 years of education


Lifestyle



  • Smoking (more than 10 cigarettes per day)


  • Substance abuse


  • Long commute to work


  • Refusal to use seatbelts


  • Alcohol consumption


  • Heavy lifting or long periods of standing


  • Lack of smoke detectors in home


  • Unusual stress


Obstetric history

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Jul 26, 2016 | Posted by in NURSING | Comments Off on Formidable findings

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