A Patient at 16 Weeks' Gestation Has a Hematocrit of 35

question 29

Multiple Choice

A patient at 16 weeks' gestation has a hematocrit of 35%. Her prepregnancy hematocrit was 40%. Which statement by the nurse best explains this change?

• A) "Because of your pregnancy, you're not making enough red blood cells."
• B) "Because your blood volume has increased, your hematocrit count is lower."
• C) "This change could indicate a serious problem that might harm your baby."
• D) "You're not eating enough iron-rich foods like meat."

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