A group of nursing students are reviewing respiratory system adaptations that occur during the postpartum period. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as a postpartum adaptation?

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During pregnancy, the expanding uterus can cause the diaphragm to elevate, leading to rib aching and shortness of breath. After delivery, as the uterus shrinks and returns to its normal size, the pressure on the diaphragm and ribs decreases, leading to relief of rib aching. This is a normal postpartum adaptation as the body returns to its pre-pregnancy state.

A Group of Nursing Students Are Reviewing Respiratory System Adaptations