If functioning near 75% capacity, which outcome is expected?

If functioning near 75% capacity, which outcome is expected?

• A. Fetal nutrition limited leading to IUGR
• B. Placental detachment
• C. Fetal tachycardia
• D. Polyhydramnios

Answer: (A)

Reduced placental reserve means the placenta can’t transfer enough nutrients and oxygen to the fetus. When functioning at about 75% capacity, this limited supply leads to slower fetal growth, resulting in intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). Plausible alternative scenarios don’t fit as well: abrupt placental detachment presents with sudden bleeding and abdominal pain, not a gradual decline in nutrient transfer; fetal tachycardia is a non-specific distress sign and not a deliberate outcome of reduced placental function; polyhydramnios is excess amniotic fluid and is not characteristic of placental insufficiency (often oligohydramnios accompanies IUGR instead).

Reduced placental reserve means the placenta can’t transfer enough nutrients and oxygen to the fetus. When functioning at about 75% capacity, this limited supply leads to slower fetal growth, resulting in intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). Plausible alternative scenarios don’t fit as well: abrupt placental detachment presents with sudden bleeding and abdominal pain, not a gradual decline in nutrient transfer; fetal tachycardia is a non-specific distress sign and not a deliberate outcome of reduced placental function; polyhydramnios is excess amniotic fluid and is not characteristic of placental insufficiency (often oligohydramnios accompanies IUGR instead).