Multiple Choice
What is the best explanation that you can provide to a pregnant client who is concerned that she has "pseudoanemia" of pregnancy?
A) Have her write down her concerns and tell her that you will ask the physician to respond once the lab results have been evaluated.
B) Tell her that this is a benign self-limiting condition that can be easily corrected by switching to a high-iron diet.
C) Inform her that because of the pregnancy, her blood volume has increased, leading to a substantial dilution effect on her serum blood levels, and that most women experience this condition.
D) Contact the physician and get a prescription for iron pills to correct this condition.
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