Pregnancy Affects a Woman's Oxygenation Needs Primarily Because Of

question 21

Multiple Choice

Pregnancy affects a woman's oxygenation needs primarily because of:

• A) The increased metabolic demands required to support the fetus
• B) The increased tendency to develop anemia as a result of low iron reserves
• C) The decreased ability to engage in the physical exercise required to promote circulation
• D) The decreased lung capacity resulting from the pressure of the uterus on the diaphragm

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