Which of the client health behaviors in the first trimester would the nurse identify as a risk factor in pregnancy?
A) Sexual intercourse two or three times weekly
B) Moderate exercise for 30 minutes daily
C) Working 40 hours a week as a secretary in a travel agency
D) Relaxing in a hot tub for 30 minutes a day, several days a week

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Pregnant women should avoid activities that might cause hyperthermia. Maternal hyperthermia, particularly during the first trimester, may be associated with fetal anomalies. She should not be in a hot tub for more than 10 minutes at less than 100° F. Sexual intercourse is generally safe for the healthy pregnant woman; moderate exercise during pregnancy can strengthen muscles, reduce backache and stress, and provide a feeling of well-being; working during pregnancy is acceptable as long as the woman is not continually on her feet or exposed to environmental toxins and industrial hazards.

Which of the Client Health Behaviors in the First Trimester