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During a routine prenatal care visit, a pregnant woman in her last trimester of pregnancy reports that she has occasional shortness of breath. The nurse instructs her that:  

A) a chest x-ray is likely indicated.  
B) the nurse will assess her lung sounds and determine whether she has pneumonia.

 
C) a prompt referral for follow up care will be made.  
D) breathing becomes increasingly difficult as the diaphragm is displaced.
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D. Diaphragm is misplaced
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She could have a PE which would need a chest x-ray so it could be A or D
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