During a Routine Prenatal Visit, Ms

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Multiple Choice

During a routine prenatal visit, Ms. T was noted as having dependent edema, varicosities of the legs, and hemorrhoids. She expressed concern about these symptoms. You explain to Ms. T that her enlarged uterus is compressing her pelvic veins and her inferior vena cava. You would further explain that these findings:

• A) are usual conditions during pregnancy.
• B) indicate a need for hospitalization.
• C) indicate the need for amniocentesis.
• D) suggest that she is having twins.

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