A client thinks that she might be pregnant. Which first-trimester physiological changes would most likely indicate this?
a. Amenorrhea and nausea
b. Braxton-Hicks contractions
c. Shortness of breath
d. Increased colostrum
A
Amenorrhea and nausea are physiological changes that may indicate pregnancy in the first tri-mester.
Braxton-Hicks contractions are noted during the second trimester of pregnancy.
Shortness of breath is commonly seen in the third trimester of pregnancy.
Increased colostrum is commonly seen in the third trimester of pregnancy.
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A) True B) False
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