A Woman Who Is 28 Weeks Pregnant Has Edema in Her

A woman who is 28 weeks pregnant has edema in her lower legs bilaterally after working 8 hours a day as a cashier at a local grocery store.What should the nurse tell her?

A) "You will be at risk for development of varicose veins when your legs are edematous."
B) "I would like to listen to your heart sounds.Edema can indicate a problem with your heart."
C) "Edema is usually the result of too much salt and fluids in your diet.You may need to try to cut down on salty foods."
D) "As your baby grows,it slows blood return from your legs,causing the swelling.This often occurs with prolonged standing."