A Patient in Her First Trimester Complains of Nausea and Vomiting

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient in her first trimester complains of nausea and vomiting. The patient asks, "Why is this happening?" What is the nurse's best response?

• A) "It is due to an increase in gastric motility."
• B) "It may be due to changes in hormones."
• C) "It is related to an increase in glucose levels."
• D) "It is caused by a decrease in gastric secretions."

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