The prenatal client in her third trimester tells the clinic nurse that she works 8 hours a day as a cashier and stands when at work. What response by the nurse is best?
1. "No problem. Your baby will be fine."
2. "Do you get regular breaks for eating?"
3. "Your risk of preterm labor is higher."
4. "Standing might increase ankle swelling."
3
Explanation: 3. Pregnant women who are employed in jobs that require prolonged standing (more than 3 hours) do have a higher incidence of preterm birth.
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