What Is the Best Explanation That You Can Provide to a Pregnant

question 19

Multiple Choice

What is the best explanation that you can provide to a pregnant client who is concerned that she has "pseudoanemia" of pregnancy?

• A) Have her write down her concerns and tell her that you will ask the physician to respond once the lab results have been evaluated.
• B) Tell her that this is a benign self-limiting condition that can be easily corrected by switching to a high-iron diet.
• C) Inform her that because of the pregnancy, her blood volume has increased, leading to a substantial dilution effect on her serum blood levels, and that most women experience this condition.
• D) Contact the physician and get a prescription for iron pills to correct this condition.