Your Client Has Discovered She Is Pregnant Through a Home

question 224

Multiple Choice

Your client has discovered she is pregnant through a home pregnancy test. She wants to continue to exercise during her pregnancy and is seeking your help. What is the best recommendation?

• A) Encourage her to continue with her current exercise program with minimal modification until the second trimester.
• B) Decrease the work volume for each workout session.
• C) Encourage her to consult with her physician for any possible limitations.
• D) Encourage her to continue exercising at 50% of her age-predicted maximal heart rate.

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Definitions:

Ghrelin

A hormone produced in the stomach that stimulates appetite and signals the brain to increase food intake.

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The branch of biology that studies heredity.

Variations

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Fertility Drugs

Medications used to increase the chances of conceiving by stimulating ovulation or correcting hormonal imbalances.