Does ventricular pressure rise rapidly or slowly during this phase? Why?

To which blood type(s) can the husband safely donate blood?

What is the approximate duration of this phase?

What are the parents’ Rh types?

What is the husband’s blood type?

What is Rho-GAM?

What dietary factors are most likely contributing to her condition?

The subject is a 29-year-old female at 32 weeks of pregnancy. She feels more tired than usual and sometimes gets dizzy when standing up quickly. Her previous hematocrit at 12 weeks was 42%, but now it has decreased. What is the patient’s approximate current hematocrit (HCT) value?

What is the most appropriate next step for managing this patient?

Why does hematocrit typically decrease during the third trimester of pregnancy?