A pregnant woman reports that she is still playing tennis at 32 weeks of gestation.Which recommendation would the nurse make for this particular client after a tennis match?

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If no medical or obstetric problems contraindicate physical activity,then pregnant women should get 30 minutes of moderate physical exercise daily.Liberal amounts of fluid should be consumed before,during,and after exercise because dehydration can trigger premature labor.The woman's caloric intake should be sufficient to meet the increased needs of pregnancy and the demands of exercise.

A Pregnant Woman Reports That She Is Still Playing Tennis