The process of labor places significant metabolic demands on the obstetric client. Which physiologic findings would be expected?
a. Decreased maternal blood pressure as a result of stimulation of alpha receptors
b. Uterine vasoconstriction as a result of stimulation of beta receptors
c. Increased maternal demand for oxygen
d. Increased blood flow to placenta because of catecholamine release
ANS: C
With regard to labor, one would expect to see an increase in maternal blood pressure because of stimulation of alpha receptors. Uterine vasoconstriction would occur in response to stimulation of alpha receptors. One would expect to see a decrease in blood flow to the placenta. The maternal metabolic rate is increased during labor, along with an increase in maternal demand for oxygen.
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