During the last trimester of pregnancy, the nurse recommends that the woman wear low-heeled shoes. This is in an effort to prevent or relieve:
a. lower back pain.
b. leg cramps.
c. leg swelling.
d. joint pain.
A
A remedy for backache is to wear low-heeled shoes.
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