During Pregnancy, the Mother's

question 62

Multiple Choice

During pregnancy, the mother's

• A) cardiac output and hematocrit rise.
• B) cardiac output and hematocrit fall.
• C) cardiac output rises and hematocrit falls.
• D) cardiac output falls and hematocrit rises.

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