A client in her first trimester complains of nausea and vomiting. She asks, "Why does this happen?" The nurse's best response is:
a. "It is due to an increase in gastric motility."
b. "It may be due to changes in hormones."
c. "It is related to an increase in glucose levels."
d. "It is caused by a decrease in gastric secretions."
B
Nausea and vomiting are believed to be caused by increased levels of hormones, decreased gastric motility, and hypoglycemia.
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1. is a legal record and documents accountability. 2. helps with research projects. 3. improves communication. 4. provides good quality assurance data.
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