A Patient Who Is 7 Months Pregnant with Her First

A patient who is 7 months pregnant with her first child is visiting the health care provider for her scheduled prenatal checkup.She tells the nurse that she is short of breath and fatigued.What is the best response from the nurse?

A) "You should have let us know immediately instead of waiting until your appointment."
B) "I'll make a note of it on your chart."
C) "That is normal; your uterus is causing pressure on your diaphragm, making it more difficult to breathe."
D) "Oxygen is needed for you and the baby. I will give you some oxygen to help you."

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