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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