A patient in her first trimester complains of nausea and vomiting. She asks, "Why does this happen?" The nurse's best response is:
a. "It is due to an increase in gastric motility."
b. "It may be due to changes in hormones."
c. "It is related to an increase in glucose levels."
d. "It is caused by a decrease in gastric secretions."
ANS: B
Nausea and vomiting are believed to be caused by increased levels of hormones, decreased gastric motility, and hypoglycemia. Gastric motility decreases during pregnancy. Glucose levels decrease in the first trimester. Although gastric secretions decrease, this is not the main cause of nausea and vomiting.
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