A Patient with Asthma Who Is 32 Weeks Pregnant Is

A patient with asthma who is 32 weeks pregnant is concerned that the health care provider has reduced the doses of asthma maintenance medications. What should the nurse respond to this patient's concern?

A) Asthma medication is teratogenic and should not be taken.
B) Asthma improves during pregnancy so higher doses are not needed.
C) Asthma medication may reduce labor contractions and should be reduced.
D) Asthma medication is ineffective during pregnancy and should be stopped.