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joesmith1212

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What does the increase in circulating blood volume during pregnancy cause in the mother?
 
  a. Shortness of breath
  b. Frontal headaches
  c. Decreased white blood cell count
  d. Decreased hemoglobin

Question 2

The nurse assures an anxious primigravida that during fetal development from week 34 and beyond, maternal antibodies are transferred to the baby.
 
  How long will these antibodies provide the baby with immunity?
  a.
  1 month
  b.
  3 months
  c.
  4 months
  d.
  6 months


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Maternal circulating volume increases 30 to 40, causing a virtual decrease in hemoglobin.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The maternal antibodies that are transferred to the baby provide immunity for 6 months.


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Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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