All of the Following Are Pregnancy-Induced Changes Observed in the Mother

question 30

Multiple Choice

All of the following are pregnancy-induced changes observed in the mother EXCEPT

• A)increased cardiac output
• B)decreased gastrointestinal tract motility
• C)increased tidal volume
• D)decreased expiratory reserve volume
• E)decreased urine production

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