A nurse is reviewing laboratory findings for a client who is at 20 weeks of gestation. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

Rationale:

A. Polycythemia, an elevated red blood cell count, is not typically associated with forceps- assisted birth.

B. Facial palsy, or facial nerve injury, can occur as a complication of forceps-assisted birth due to pressure on the facial nerves during delivery.

C. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia is a lung condition primarily associated with premature birth and prolonged mechanical ventilation, not forceps-assisted birth.

D. Hypoglycemia may occur in newborns for various reasons but is not specifically associated with forceps-assisted birth unless there are other complicating factors such as maternal diabetes.

A.

Rationale:

A. Maternal cytomegalovirus can be transmitted to the newborn through contact with infected bodily fluids, including saliva and urine.

B. Airborne precautions are not necessary for cytomegalovirus, as it is primarily transmitted through contact with infected bodily fluids, not through airborne droplets.

C. There is no prophylactic treatment with acyclovir for cytomegalovirus; treatment options are limited and typically reserved for severe cases.

D. Lesions are not typically visible on the mother's genitalia with cytomegalovirus; the virus is often asymptomatic or causes mild symptoms in healthy adults.