The client is 36 weeks pregnant.The nurse is assessing the client's respiratory system and finds that her respiratory rate is 24 breaths per minute.The client states that she sometimes experiences shortness of breath.Which of the following is the nurse's best response?

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During pregnancy, there is increased demand on the body and the respiratory system is impacted. It is normal for pregnant women to experience shortness of breath and have a faster respiratory rate during the third trimester due to the growing uterus putting pressure on the diaphragm and lungs. Option A is not a correct response as the nurse cannot diagnose asthma without proper assessment. Option C is not necessary at this time as the finding is a normal pregnancy change. Option D is not the correct response as tuberculosis is a serious respiratory infection that requires further investigation and testing.

The Client Is 36 Weeks Pregnant