A 32-Year-Old Primipara Who Is at 8 Weeks' Gestation Asks

question 5

Multiple Choice

A 32-year-old primipara who is at 8 weeks' gestation asks if she should expect any breathing changes as the pregnancy progresses. How should the nurse respond?

• A) "By the third trimester, you will no longer feel as though you're short of breath."
• B) "You may experience shortness of breath due to stretching of the round ligament."
• C) "If you develop shortness of breath, it should improve in the last few weeks of your pregnancy, as lightening occurs."
• D) "Shortness of breath is an abnormal finding during any stage of pregnancy, and it is considered a serious complication."

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