The primiparous client has told the nurse that she is afraid that she will develop hemorrhoids during pregnancy, because her mother did. Which of the following statements would be best for the nurse to make?
A. "It is not unusual for women to develop hemorrhoids during pregnancy."
B. "Most women don't have any problem until after they've delivered."
C. "If your mother had hemorrhoids, you will get them too. Get used to the idea."
D. "If you get hemorrhoids, you probably will need surgery to get rid of them."
A
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A) True B) False
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