Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client at 12 weeks of gestationA nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is at 12 weeks of gestation. The client asks about the cause of her heartburn. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Progesterone relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, leading to heartburn at 12 weeks. Pancreatic activity, estrogen, and uterine pressure are not primary causes at this stage.