Respiratory Changes in pregnancy

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Question 1:

A nurse is teaching a pregnant client about the respiratory changes that occur during pregnancy.

The nurse should explain that the increased oxygen consumption is due to:.

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Question 2:

A nurse is assessing a pregnant client who is in her third trimester.

The nurse notes that the client has a functional residual capacity of 1.8 L.

The nurse should recognize that this finding indicates:.

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Question 3:

A woman is in her seventh month of pregnancy.

She has been complaining of nasal congestion and occasional epistaxis.

The nurse suspects that:.

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Question 4:

A nurse is caring for a pregnant client who reports dyspnea and nasal congestion.

The nurse should inform the client that these symptoms are:.

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Question 5:

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a pregnant client who has been ingesting white clay dirt from her backyard.

The nurse should expect to find:.

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