An adolescent asks which sport would be safe for her to learn during pregnancy. Which activity should the nurse suggest to the patient?
A) Skiing
B) Jogging
C) Bicycling
D) Swimming
D
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Swimming is a good activity for pregnant women and is not contraindicated as long as membranes are intact. It increases muscle tone but may help relieve backache. Pregnancy is not the time to learn to ski or ride a bicycle because the lack of skill could result in many falls. Jogging is questionable because of the strain the extra weight of pregnancy places on the knees.
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