Physiologic anemia often occurs during pregnancy as a result of
a. Inadequate intake of iron
b. Dilution of hemoglobin concentration
c. The fetus establishing iron stores
d. Decreased production of erythrocytes
B
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A Inadequate intake of iron may lead to true anemia.
B When blood volume expansion is more pronounced and occurs earlier than the
increase in red blood cells, the woman will have physiologic anemia, which is
the result of dilution of hemoglobin concentration rather than inadequate
hemoglobin.
C If the woman does not take an adequate amount of iron, true anemia may occur
when the fetus pulls stored iron from the maternal system.
D There is an increased production of erythrocytes during pregnancy.
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