The Maternity Nurse Understands That Vascular Volume Increases 40% to 60

question 30

Multiple Choice

The maternity nurse understands that vascular volume increases 40% to 60% during pregnancy to

• A) compensate for decreased renal plasma flow.
• B) provide adequate perfusion of the placenta.
• C) eliminate metabolic wastes of the mother.
• D) prevent maternal and fetal dehydration.

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