A pregnant client complains of constipation during pregnancy. This is probably caused by

a. inadequate intakes of dietary fiber and fluids
b. reduced activity levels as body size increases
c. increased levels of the hormone estrogen
d. increased levels of the hormone progesterone


Ans: d. increased levels of the hormone progesterone

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