What temporary disorder may be experienced by pregnant women during the third trimester because of fluid retention?
a. Carpal tunnel syndrome
b. Osteitis deformans
c. Radial head subluxation
d. Talipes equinovarus
A
Carpal tunnel syndrome may be experienced by pregnant women during their last trimester be-cause of fluid retention. Fluid retention at the tunnel causes pressure and inflammation at the medial nerve. This results in the symptoms.
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