The more blood that can fill the ventricles in one atrial contraction equates to a higher ______________.?
A) pulse pressure
B) cardiac output
C) blood pressure
D) stroke volume
D
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A) "The baby has dropped into the pelvis, this is called lightening, your body and baby are getting ready for labor in the next few weeks." B) "This is not normal unless you are in active labor, come to the hospital and be checked." C) "That is something we expect with a second or third baby, because it is your first, you need to be checked." D) "The baby moved down into the pelvis, this means you will be in labor within 24 hours. Wait for contractions to start before coming to the hospital."
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A. Ambulation three times a day B. Monitoring temperature C. Monitoring the platelet count D. Monitoring for pathological factors
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