36 Weeks in Obstetrics & Gynecology — Case | General Gynecology | SMLE Q#1561
SMLE Question #1561
Obstetrics & Gynecology
General Gynecology
Objective: OBJ-ETH-STERIL
Last updated: February 2026
A 28-year-old G2P1 woman at 37 weeks’ gestation is admitted after ultrasound shows no fetal cardiac activity and fetal size consistent with 36 weeks. She is tearful and says, “This is my fault because I smoke about 5 cigarettes daily.” She asks whether smoking could be related and what she should do in the future. Which response is most appropriate?
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