6: Renal System Changes Flashcards
1
Q
In general, what happens to hemoglobin during pregnancy?
A
It decreases.
2
Q
In general, what happens to hematocrit during pregnancy?
A
It decreases.
3
Q
In general, what happens to RBCs during pregnancy?
A
They decrease.
4
Q
In general, what happens to WBCs during pregnancy?
A
They increase.
5
Q
In general, do your blood components increase or decrease during pregnancy?
A
H and H and RBCs generally decrease during pregnancy and are lowest during the 3rd trimester. WBCs increase during pregnancy and are highest during 3rd trimester.
