Practice Question
An abused pregnant woman gives birth to a baby girl. The nurse should suspect which of the following?
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Correct Answer:
Low birth-weight infant
Rationale:
💎 Pregnant women who experience abuse are at high risk for delivering low birth-weight infants due to chronic stress, poor nutrition, and inadequate prenatal care.
💎 Physical trauma and emotional stress can cause placental insufficiency or preterm labor, contributing to intrauterine growth restriction and low birth weight.
💎 Abused women often do not seek or receive consistent prenatal care because of fear, isolation, or control by the abuser, further increasing the risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes.
💎 Recognizing this risk helps nurses prioritize screening for abuse and providing appropriate supportive interventions for both mother and infant.
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This question is from ATI LPN Mental Health Chapter 25-29 Quiz which contains 24 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4