Pregnancy affects a woman's oxygenation needs primarily because of:
A) The increased metabolic demands required to support the fetus
B) The increased tendency to develop anemia as a result of low iron reserves
C) The decreased ability to engage in the physical exercise required to promote circulation
D) The decreased lung capacity resulting from the pressure of the uterus on the diaphragm

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Increased metabolic demands,such as pregnancy or fever and infection,affect a client's oxygen-carrying capacity (of the blood).The remaining options can affect respiratory function but are not the primary cause of increased oxygenation requirements.

Pregnancy Affects a Woman's Oxygenation Needs Primarily Because Of