At Her 36 Weeks' Gestation Prenatal Visit,a Client Complains of Backaches

At her 36 weeks' gestation prenatal visit,a client complains of backaches and an "unstable" sensation in the pelvis.The nurse should explain to the client that these are normal discomforts of pregnancy primarily due to:

A) depletion of calcium from maternal bones to supply fetal skeletal development
B) engagement of the fetus in the pelvis
C) softening of the pelvic cartilages as a result of hormonal influence
D) posture changes as a result of the growing uterus

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