A common discomfort in the first trimester of pregnancy is:
a. Dyspnea
b. Leg cramps
c. Constipation
d. Leukorrhea
ANS: D
Common discomforts in the first trimester include nausea with or without vomiting, urinary frequency, breast tenderness, and leukorrhea (vaginal discharge). Dyspnea, leg cramps, and constipation are more common in the second or third trimesters.
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