Multiple Choice
The maternity nurse understands that vascular volume increases 40% to 60% during pregnancy to:
A) Compensate for decreased renal plasma flow.
B) Provide adequate perfusion of the placenta.
C) Eliminate metabolic wastes of the mother.
D) Prevent maternal and fetal dehydration.
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