Which of the client health behaviors in the first trimester would the nurse identify as a risk factor in pregnancy?
a. Sexual intercourse two or three times weekly
b. Moderate exercise for 30 minutes daily
c. Working 40 hours a week as a secretary in a travel agency
d. Relaxing in a hot tub for 30 minutes a day, several days a week
ANS: D
Pregnant women should avoid activities that might cause hyperthermia. Maternal hyperthermia, particularly during the first trimester, may be associated with fetal anomalies. She should not be in a hot tub for more than 10 minutes at less than 100° F. Sexual intercourse is generally safe for the healthy pregnant woman; moderate exercise during pregnancy can strengthen muscles, reduce backache and stress, and provide a feeling of well-being; working during pregnancy is acceptable as long as the woman is not continually on her feet or exposed to environmental toxins and industrial hazards.
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