Case Study: From Womb to World: Identifying Risks in Prenatal Growth

Case Scenario:

Patient: Maria, a 28-year-old pregnant woman in her second trimester, presents for a routine prenatal visit. She reports high levels of stress due to financial instability and a recent move to a new city. Maria works long hours, has limited access to nutritious food, and occasionally smokes to manage anxiety. She has not attended any prenatal education classes and expresses uncertainty about her ability to care for a newborn. Her partner is supportive but works out of town most weeks.

Assignment Instructions:

1. Risk Identification:

• Identify at least three potential risks for developmental disruption in Marias pregnancy.
• Categorize each risk as biological, environmental, or psychosocial.

1. Developmental Impact:

• Explain how each identified risk could affect fetal development (e.g., physical, neurological, emotional).
• Reference relevant developmental theories or research.

1. Nursing Role:

• Describe how a nurse can assess and address these risks during prenatal care.
• Suggest interventions, referrals, or educational strategies to support Maria and promote healthy development.

1. Cultural Sensitivity:

• Discuss how cultural background, language, or beliefs may influence Marias experience and care plan.
• Propose ways to provide culturally competent care.

Format:

• Can be bulleted or list style answering prompts as long as retaining APA format
• Include at least two scholarly sources (published within the last 5 years) ONE MUST BE TEXT BOOK