A pregnant patient has scheduled a visit with her care provider because she has been vomiting up to six times daily for the past several days
The patient states that she knows that nausea is a common accompaniment to pregnancy, but she feels overwhelmed and debilitated by this pattern. How should the nurse best interpret the patient's complaints?
A) The patient may be exhibiting signs and symptoms of gestational diabetes.
B) The patient's experience is typical of the first trimester of pregnancy and will resolve in time.
C) The patient requires antiemetics because hyperemesis can cause serious consequences.
D) The patient may be experiencing teratogenic effects of her current medication regimen.
C
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