The nurse is instructing a young adult client on the physiological changes that occur with pregnancy. Which of the following should these instructions include?

a. Fatigue, nausea, and vomiting are common during the first trimester.
b. Urinary frequency is common throughout the pregnancy.
c. Heartburn is common in the second trimester.
d. Shortness of breath is common in the first trimester.


ANS: A

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