A client thinks that she might be pregnant. Which first trimester physiological changes would most likely indicate this?
1. Amenorrhea and nausea
2. Braxton Hicks contractions
3. Increased urinary frequency
4. Edematous ankles and dyspnea
ANS: 1
Amenorrhea and nausea are physiological changes that may indicate pregnancy in the first tri-mester. Braxton Hicks contractions are noted during the second trimester of pregnancy. In-creased urinary frequency is commonly seen in the third trimester of pregnancy. Edematous an-kles and dyspnea may be experienced during the third trimester of pregnancy.
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