A pregnant client expresses concern that she will develop varicose veins toward the end of her pregnancy. The nurse should recognize that varicose veins are the result of:
a. a genetic defect in the valves of lymph ducts in the lower extremities
b. compression of the abdominal veins by the progressively enlarging uterus
c. increased cardiac volume that normally occurs in the last half of the pregnancy
d. increased fluid volume resulting from the placental filtering of maturing fetal systems
B
Cardiovascular changes in pregnant women include the following. Pulse increases by 10 to 15 bpm. Cardiac output increases 30% to 50%. Blood pressure decreases during the second trimester but gradually increases during the third trimester. The enlarged uterus interferes with blood return and may cause dependent edema and varicose veins.
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