The nurse understands that a patient's pregnancy is progressing normally when what physiologic changes are documented on the prenatal record of a woman at 36 weeks' gestation?

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At 36 weeks' gestation, it is normal for the pelvic joints to relax, causing a waddling gait (A). The uterus contains a significant portion of maternal blood volume (C). Prolonged gastric emptying and constipation are common due to hormonal changes (D). Supine hypotension can occur due to the weight of the uterus compressing the vena cava when lying on the back (E). The cervix is typically soft, not firm, and may be blue-purple due to increased blood flow, but firmness is not expected (B).

The Nurse Understands That a Patient's Pregnancy Is Progressing Normally