A Pregnant Client in Her Third Trimester Has an Order

question 4

Multiple Choice

A pregnant client in her third trimester has an order to receive a prescribed medication.The nurse understands that transfer of drugs through the placenta is greatest during this time because of which of the following factors?

• A) Decreased membrane separation
• B) Decreased proportion of free drug available
• C) Increased drug in the maternal circulation
• D) Enhanced uteroplacental blood flow

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