Asked by Phallon Suarez on Jun 25, 2024
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A woman in her 26th week of pregnancy states that she is "not really short of breath" but feels that she is aware of her breathing and the need to breathe. What is the best reply by the nurse?
A) "The diaphragm becomes fixed during pregnancy, making it difficult to take in a deep breath."
B) "The increase in estrogen levels during pregnancy often causes a decrease in the diameter of the rib cage and makes it difficult to breathe."
C) "What you are experiencing is normal. Some women may interpret this as shortness of breath, but it is a normal finding and nothing is wrong."
D) "This increased awareness of the need to breathe is normal as the fetus grows because of the increased oxygen demand on the mother's body, which results in an increased respiratory rate."
Increased Respiratory Rate
A condition characterized by a higher than normal rate of breathing, which can be a symptom of various medical conditions or physical states.
26th Week of Pregnancy
Refers to approximately six months into the pregnancy, a stage where significant fetal development, including hearing, and increased movement, occurs.
Oxygen Demand
The amount of oxygen the body's tissues need to function optimally.
- Identify the anatomical and physiological alterations in the respiratory system throughout various age groups and during pregnancy.
- Appreciate the impact of physiological, developmental, and environmental factors on respiratory health.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the anatomical and physiological alterations in the respiratory system throughout various age groups and during pregnancy.
- Appreciate the impact of physiological, developmental, and environmental factors on respiratory health.
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