1 Month in Obstetrics & Gynecology — 28yo Woman | General Gynecology | SMLE Q#17139
SMLE Question #17139
Obstetrics & Gynecology
General Gynecology
Objective: OBJ-ETH-STERIL
Last updated: February 2026
A 28-year-old woman (G2P1) at 30 weeks’ gestation reports progressive shortness of breath when climbing one flight of stairs for 1 month. She has no chest pain, palpitations, cough, wheeze, syncope, orthopnea, or leg swelling. She has no history of cardiopulmonary disease or venous thromboembolism and takes only prenatal vitamins. Cardiopulmonary and leg examinations are normal, and fetal assessment is appropriate for gestational age. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
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