A Woman Who Is in the Second Trimester of Pregnancy

A woman who is in the second trimester of pregnancy mentions that she has had "more nosebleeds than ever" since she became pregnant.The nurse recognizes that this is due to:

A) a problem with the patient's coagulation system.
B) increased vascularity in the upper respiratory tract as a result of the pregnancy.
C) increased susceptibility to colds and nasal irritation.
D) inappropriate use of nasal sprays.

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