A woman in her second trimester of pregnancy calls the obstetrician's office and tells the nurse that she is having pains all around her umbilicus. What would be the nurse's best response?
A) "You are having growing pains. There is nothing to worry about."
B) "These pains are caused by the stretching of ligaments as your uterus grows. They are nothing to worry about."
C) "These are called Braxton Hicks contractions. They are a kind of 'practice' for when the baby is born."
D) "You are having preterm labor. Go to the emergency room right away."
B
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A) Discussion B) Introduction C) Methods D) Results
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