A 37-year-old client with type 1 diabetes and good glycemic control is pregnant for the third time. Her first child is 4 years old, and her second pregnancy resulted in a stillbirth. She is seen in the antepartum testing unit for a nonstress test (NST) at 33 weeks' gestation. What are the primary risk factors in the client's history that indicate a need for the NST? Select all that apply.

1. Age greater than 35 years

2. The risk for placenta previa

3. The risk for placental insufficiency

4. A history of stillbirth from her last pregnancy

5. Maternal history of hypertension

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Arianna Kerr

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19 October, 05:55

A 37-year-old client with type 1 diabetes and good glycemic control is pregnant for the third time. Her first child is 4 years old, and her second pregnancy resulted in a stillbirth. She is seen in the antepartum testing unit for a nonstress test (NST) at 33 weeks' gestation. What are the primary risk factors in the client's history that indicate a need for the NST? Select all that apply.

1. Age greater than 35 years

2. The risk for placenta previa

3. The risk for placental insufficiency

4. A history of stillbirth from her last pregnancy

5. Maternal history of hypertension

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Bernard Chan · Answer 1

3,4 and 5

Explanation:

A pregnant woman with diabetes is prone to placenta insufficiency thus being unable to support the fetus which can lead to fetal death. Additionally, a history of hypertension which is usually associated with diabetes can also affect efficient functioning of the placenta. Lastly, the history of stillbirth is also an indication of NST.