A Woman in Her Second Trimester of Pregnancy Complains of Heartburn

question 24

Multiple Choice

A woman in her second trimester of pregnancy complains of heartburn and indigestion.When discussing this with the woman,the nurse considers which explanation for these problems?

• A)Tone and motility of the gastrointestinal tract increase during the second trimester.
• B)Sluggish emptying of the gallbladder, resulting from the effects of progesterone, often causes heartburn.
• C)Lower blood pressure at this time decreases blood flow to the stomach and gastrointestinal tract.
• D)Enlarging uterus and altered esophageal sphincter tone predispose the woman to have heartburn.

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