A Patient in Her Third Trimester of Pregnancy Is Asking

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient in her third trimester of pregnancy is asking about safe travel. Which statement should the nurse provide regarding safe travel during pregnancy?

• A) "Only travel by car during pregnancy."
• B) "Avoid use of the seat belt during the third trimester."
• C) "You can travel by plane until your 38th week of gestation."
• D) "If you are traveling by car stop to walk every 1 to 2 hours."

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