A 32-Year-Old Primipara Who Is at 8 Weeks' Gestation Asks

A 32-year-old primipara who is at 8 weeks' gestation asks if she should expect any breathing changes as the pregnancy progresses. How should the nurse respond?

A) "By the third trimester, you will no longer feel as though you're short of breath."
B) "You may experience shortness of breath due to stretching of the round ligament."
C) "If you develop shortness of breath, it should improve in the last few weeks of your pregnancy, as lightening occurs."
D) "Shortness of breath is an abnormal finding during any stage of pregnancy, and it is considered a serious complication."