A nurse caring for a pregnant client must understand that the hormone essential for maintaining pregnancy is:

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Progesterone is essential for maintaining pregnancy;it does so by relaxing smooth muscles.This reduces uterine activity and prevents miscarriage.Estrogen plays a vital role in pregnancy,but it is not the primary hormone for maintaining pregnancy.hCG levels rise at implantation but decline after 60 to 70 days.Oxytocin stimulates uterine contractions.

A Nurse Caring for a Pregnant Client Must Understand That