Which statement about multifetal pregnancy is NOT accurate?
a. The expectant mother often develops anemia because the fetuses have a greater demand for iron.
b. Twin pregnancies come to term with the same frequency as single pregnancies.
c. The mother should be counseled to increase her nutritional intake and gain more weight.
d. Backache and varicose veins often are more pronounced.
B
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A A woman with a multifetal pregnancy often develops anemia, suffers more or worse backache, and needs to gain more weight. Counseling is needed to help her adjust to these conditions.
B Twin pregnancies often end in prematurity. Serious efforts should be made to bring the pregnancy to term.
C A woman with a multifetal pregnancy often develops anemia, suffers more or worse backache, and needs to gain more weight. Counseling is needed to help her adjust to these conditions.
D A woman with a multifetal pregnancy often develops anemia, suffers more or worse backache, and needs to gain more weight. Counseling is needed to help her adjust to these conditions.
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