A client is concerned about needing a blood transfusion after delivery due to the blood loss in delivery.
The nurse explains that blood volume increases during pregnancy.
Which of the following is the correct percentage of increased blood volume during pregnancy that the nurse should explain to the client?

10% - 15%.

20% - 30%.

40% - 50%.

65% - 75%. .

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Choice A rationale

A 10% to 15% increase in blood volume during pregnancy is too low compared to the average physiological changes that occur.

Choice B rationale

A 20% to 30% increase in blood volume is also below the expected range of increase during pregnancy.

Choice C rationale

Blood volume typically increases by 40% to 50% during pregnancy. This significant increase supports the demands of the growing fetus and placenta and prepares the mother's body for the blood loss that occurs during delivery.

Choice D rationale

A 65% to 75% increase is an overestimate. Such an extensive increase would be abnormal and is not typical in healthy pregnancies.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid and is not used for treating ectopic pregnancy.

Choice B rationale

Clomid (clomiphene citrate) is used to stimulate ovulation, not to treat ectopic pregnancy.

Choice C rationale

Methotrexate is a chemotherapeutic agent that effectively stops the growth of ectopic pregnancy cells, allowing the pregnancy tissue to be reabsorbed by the body.

Choice D rationale

Progesterone supports pregnancy and is not used to treat ectopic pregnancy.

A. 10% - 15%. B. 20% - 30%. C. 40% - 50%. D. 65% - 75%. .

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale

A 10% to 15% increase in blood volume during pregnancy is too low compared to the average physiological changes that occur.

Choice B rationale

A 20% to 30% increase in blood volume is also below the expected range of increase during pregnancy.

Choice C rationale

Choice D rationale

A 65% to 75% increase is an overestimate. Such an extensive increase would be abnormal and is not typical in healthy pregnancies.

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