Which symptom is considered a first-trimester warning sign and should be reported im-mediately by the pregnant woman to her health care provider?
a. Nausea with occasional vomiting
b. Fatigue
c. Urinary frequency
d. Vaginal bleeding
D
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A This is a normal first-trimester complaint. Although it may be worrisome or an-noying to the mother, it usually is not an indication of a problem with the preg-nancy.
B This is a normal first-trimester complaint. Although it may be worrisome or an-noying to the mother, it usually is not an indication of a problem with the preg-nancy.
C This is a normal first-trimester complaint. Although it may be worrisome or an-noying to the mother, it usually is not an indication of a problem with the preg-nancy.
D Signs and symptoms that must be reported include severe vomiting, fever and chills, burning on urination, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and vaginal bleeding. These symptoms may be signs of potential complications of the pregnancy.
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