The Nurse Is Assessing a Woman Who Is Pregnant at 27

The nurse is assessing a woman who is pregnant at 27 weeks gestation. The patient is concerned about the recent emergence of varicose veins on the backs of her calves. What is the nurses best response?

A) Facilitate a referral to a vascular surgeon.
B) Assess the patients ankle-brachial index (ABI) and perform Doppler ultrasound testing.
C) Encourage the patient to increase her activity level.
D) Teach the patient that circulatory changes during pregnancy frequently cause varicose veins.