Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Pregnant womanThe maternity nurse understands that vascular volume increases 40% to 45% during pregnancy to:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Vascular volume increases to supply the placenta, ensuring fetal oxygenation and nutrition. Renal plasma flow increases, dehydration prevention relies on fluid intake, and waste elimination is handled by other systems.