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A 29-year-old Chinese American patient is admitted for IUFD. Her blood pressure (BP) is 90/60, body mass index (BMI) is 41, and the medical and surgical history is noncontributory. She does not smoke or have substance use disorder. What part of her history places her at risk for IUFD?

  • A. age
  • B. obesity
  • C. hypotension
  • D. ethnicity
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Obesity is a recognized risk factor for intrauterine fetal death (IUFD).