When planning care for the pregnant patient,the nurse will recall that the mammary glands enlarge as a consequence of:

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An increase in the mammary glands during pregnancy is a result of hormonal changes.The number of mammary cells increases in response to increased hormone levels.
Hyperplasia is correct,but it is not a compensatory response,but a hormonal response.
Hormonal is correct,but the growth is due to an increased number of cells,not enlargement.
Compensatory is not correct,nor is anaplasia,a reversal to more immature cells.Mammary enlargement is a normal response.

When Planning Care for the Pregnant Patient,the Nurse Will Recall