Cecilia, a pregnant woman at 30 weeks' gestation, has her vital signs assessed during a routine prenatal visit
Cecilia's blood pressure has remained at 110/70 for the last few visits, and her pulse rate has increased from 70 to 80 beats per minute. These findings would be considered normal at this time in pregnancy.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: True
During the first trimester, blood pressure normally remains the same as prepregnancy levels but then gradually decreases up to around 20 weeks' of gestation. After 20 weeks, the vascular volume expands and the blood pressure increases to reach prepregnant levels by term.
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True False