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The Nurse Understands That a Client's Pregnancy Is Progressing Normally

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The nurse understands that a client's pregnancy is progressing normally when what physiologic changes are documented on the prenatal record of a woman at 36 weeks' gestation?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.


A) The joints of the pelvis have relaxed, causing a waddling gait.
B) The cervix is firm and blue-purple in color.
C) The uterus vasculature contains one sixth of the total maternal blood volume.
D) Gastric emptying time is delayed, and the client complains of constipation and bloating.
E) Supine hypotension occurs when the client lies on her back.

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