The nurse is caring for a 41-year-old patient who is pregnant with her first child. What can the nurse suggest to reduce the development of varicosities from the pregnancy? (Select all that apply.)
A) Jog in place.
B) Take walk breaks.
C) Rest in the Sims position.
D) Increase the intake of vitamin D.
E) Rest with the legs on a foot stool.
B, C, E
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Interventions to reduce the development of varicosities while pregnant include taking walk breaks, resting in the Sims position, and resting with the legs elevated on a foot stool. Jogging in place will not reduce the onset of varicosities and might harm the patient and fetus. The patient should increase the intake of vitamin C, and not vitamin D, because vitamin C strengthens vein walls.
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