Normal physiologic changes of pregnancy include which of the following?
a. Airway resistance is increased due to progesterone production.
b. Increased estrogen causes a loosening of connective tissue and an increase in vaginal secretions.
c. Maternal blood volume increases 50% to 75%.
d. Increased peristalsis contributes to heartburn and gastric reflux.
B
Musculoskeletal changes also occur. The pregnant client's center of gravity changes, and lordosis causes low backache and a waddling gait. Relaxin causes relaxation of pelvic joints, and an increase in estrogen causes a loosening of connective tissue and an increase in vaginal secretions.
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