A client with confirmed polyhydramnios during pregnancy may be monitored for which fetal complication?

The presence of polyhydramnios, which is an excess of amniotic fluid during pregnancy, can lead to several fetal complications. Among these, pulmonary hypoplasia is the most significant concern. This condition refers to the underdevelopment of the lungs, which can arise when there is excessive amniotic fluid.

In the case of polyhydramnios, the increased volume of amniotic fluid can allow for larger movements by the fetus, which may result in a failure of proper lung development. Amniotic fluid is crucial for lung maturation, as the fetus inhales and exhales this fluid, promoting lung growth. When there is an excess, it often indicates potential fetal abnormalities that can interfere with proper lung development.

While hyperbilirubinemia, neonatal congestion, and gastroesophageal reflux are concerns in other contexts, they are not directly linked to the complications stemming from polyhydramnios. Hyperbilirubinemia is more associated with conditions like Rh incompatibility or hemolytic disease of the newborn. Neonatal congestion could be a result of various factors at birth but isn’t specifically a known risk from polyhydramnios. Gastroesophageal reflux is a common issue seen in neonates but isn't a direct complication of polyhydram