A Pregnant Client at 16 Weeks' Gestation Has a Hematocrit

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Multiple Choice

A pregnant client at 16 weeks' gestation has a hematocrit of 35%.Her prepregnancy hematocrit was 40%.Which of the following statements by the nurse best explains this change?

• A)"Because of your pregnancy,you're not making enough red blood cells."
• B)Because your blood volume has increased,your hematocrit count is lower."
• C)This change could indicate a serious problem that might harm your baby."
• D)"You're not eating enough iron-rich foods like meat."

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