Question

A 40 year old woman who smokes, smells of ETOH and has had 6 children is admitted to L&D 2 hours post ruptured membranes. She is at risk for this complication:

Answer 1

A smoking pregnant woman with recently ruptured membranes is at risk for several birth-related complications, including prelabor rupture of the membranes, preterm labor, and abruption of the placenta.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question concerns a 40-year-old woman who smokes and smells of ETOH (alcohol), and has had 6 children, presenting to labor and delivery 2 hours after her membranes have ruptured. Given her history and presentation, she is at risk for several complications associated with childbirth. Her smoking can cause prelabor rupture of the membranes, preterm labor, and abruption of the placenta, among other issues. Overall, smoking during pregnancy can lead to a range of adverse outcomes due to the toxic substances in cigarettes, such as carbon monoxide and others, that can have biological effects on both the mother and the fetus.