A nurse is caring for a client who is 30 weeks pregnant at a prenatal visit. Which of the following statements made by the client would be of concern to the nurse and warrant further explanation and close follow-up?
a. I have been feeling more tired lately.
b. My husband complains every time I ask him to do something for me.
c. Sometimes, the smell of food makes me nauseous.
d. I need to get up two times a night to go to the bathroom.
Answer: b. My husband complains every time I ask him to do something for me.
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