A woman who is in the second trimester of pregnancy mentions that she has had "more nosebleeds than ever" since she became pregnant. The nurse recognizes that this is a result of:
a. A problem with the patient's coagulation system.
b. Increased vascularity in the upper respiratory tract as a result of the pregnancy.
c. Increased susceptibility to colds and nasal irritation.
d. Inappropriate use of nasal sprays.
ANS: B
Nasal stuffiness and epistaxis may occur during pregnancy as a result of increased vascularity in the upper respiratory tract.
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