A gravida 2 para 1 client in the 10th week of her pregnancy says to the nurse, "I've never urinated as often as I have for the past three weeks.". Which response would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?
A) "Having to urinate so often is annoying. I suggest that you watch how much fluid you are drinking and limit it.".
B) "You shouldn't be urinating this frequently now; it usually stops by the time you're eight weeks pregnant. Is there anything else bothering you?"
C) "By the time you are 12 weeks pregnant, this frequent urination should no longer be a problem, but it is likely to return toward the end of your pregnancy.".
D) "Women having their second child generally don't have frequent urination. Are you experiencing any burning sensations?"
C
Feedback:
As the uterus grows, it presses on the urinary bladder, causing the increased frequency of urination during the first trimester. This complaint lessens during the second trimester only to reappear in the third trimester as the fetus begins to descend into the pelvis, causing pressure on the bladder.
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