You are caring for a woman who is 32 weeks pregnant. While assessing her? breathing, you notice that her rib cage expands visibly with each breath and that her tidal volume appears to be deep. You? recognize:
A) signs of a severe respiratory condition requiring immediate intervention.
B) an increase in tidal volume that is normal during pregnancy.
C) signs of obstructive shock.
D) an increase in oxygen demand due to an obstetrical emergency.
Ans: B) an increase in tidal volume that is normal during pregnancy.
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