A pregnant woman states that she is concerned about her gums because she has noticed they are swollen and have started bleeding.What would be an appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "This is probably due to a vitamin C deficiency."
B) "I'm not sure what causes it but let me know if it's not better in a few weeks."
C) "You need to make an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible to have this checked."
D) "This can be caused by the change in hormone balance in your system when you're pregnant."
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