Physiological changes in pregnancy :: (A) Decreased residual volume, (B) Decreased GFR, (C) Decreased Cardiac output, (D) Increased Haematocrit
Answer is A. *The functional residual capacity and residual volume are decreased due to elevated diaphragm. GFR increases by 50% Cardiac output increases by 40% Hemoglobin and hematocrit decreases. Reference : William's Textbook of Obstetrics 24th edition page 62