A woman in the 34th week of pregnancy says to the nurse, "I still feel like having intercourse with my husband.". The woman's pregnancy has been uneventful. The nurse responds based on the understanding that:
A) It is safe to have intercourse at this time.
B) Intercourse at this time is likely to cause rupture of membranes.
C) There are other ways that the couple can satisfy their needs.
D) Intercourse at this time is likely to result in premature labor.
A
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Sexual activity is permissible during pregnancy unless there is a history of vaginal bleeding, placenta previa, risk of preterm labor, multiple gestation, incompetent cervix, premature rupture of membranes, or presence of infection. Rupture of membranes or premature labor is unlikely since the woman's pregnancy has been uneventful so far. Alternative sexual positions may be necessary as the woman's abdomen increases in size.
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