Practice Question
A nurse is teaching a group of clients who are in their first trimester about exercise during pregnancy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
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Correct Answer:
"Moderate exercise improves circulation."
Rationale:
🟢 Moderate exercise during pregnancy has multiple proven benefits, including enhancing circulation, reducing constipation, improving mood, and decreasing the risk of gestational diabetes.
🟢 It helps maintain cardiovascular fitness and promotes healthy weight gain during pregnancy, which is vital for both maternal and fetal well-being.
🟢 Safe moderate exercises in the first trimester include walking, swimming, stationary cycling, and prenatal yoga—activities that are not overly strenuous but still promote blood flow and muscle tone.
🟢 The nurse should educate clients to avoid high-risk or high-impact activities, but not discourage safe stretching or moderate aerobic movement.
🟢 Individual fitness level, pregnancy risk status, and provider recommendations should also guide any exercise plan.
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This question is from RN ATI Maternity Exam IV which contains 68 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4