Which symptom is considered a first-trimester warning sign and should be reported immediately by the pregnant woman to her health care provider?
a. Nausea with occasional vomiting c. Urinary frequency
b. Fatigue d. Vaginal bleeding
ANS: 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. Nausea with occasional vomiting, fatigue, and urinary frequency are normal first-trimester complaints. Although they may be worrisome or annoying to the mother, they usually are not indications of pregnancy problems.
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