A 23-year-old client who is at 10 weeks' gestation with a first pregnancy expresses worry over feeling no sexual desire for her spouse and asks if this is normal. How should the nurse respond?

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It is common for sexual desire to decrease in the first trimester due to physical and emotional changes. However, sexual desire often increases again during the second trimester. Option A is incorrect because sexual desire does not necessarily increase with each trimester. Option B is incorrect because sexual desire may change throughout a healthy pregnancy. Option D may not be true for all women, as sexual desire during the third trimester is influenced by individual factors.

A 23-Year-Old Client Who Is at 10 Weeks' Gestation with a First