Normal Changes During Pregnancy That Affect the Heart and Peripheral

question 13

Multiple Choice

Normal changes during pregnancy that affect the heart and peripheral vasculature include

• A) increase in cardiac output primarily resulting from an increase in plasma levels.
• B) increase in heart rate by 30-35 beats per minute.
• C) lower diastolic pressure in the third trimester.
• D) supine hypertension.

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