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The client at 36 weeks gestation is admitted with a diagnosis of polyhydramnios. The nurse should monitor for which complication?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Polyhydramnios (excess amniotic fluid) increases the risk of fetal distress (e.g. cord compression) maternal hypertension (due to uterine overdistension) and preterm labor (from uterine irritability). All are potential complications.