The nurse is administering medications to a client who is 32 weeks pregnant. Which of the following normal physiological principles associated with pregnancy will affect drug absorption? 1....

The nurse is administering medications to a client who is 32 weeks pregnant. Which of the following normal physiological principles associated with pregnancy will affect drug absorption?

1. Medications are absorbed and distributed more quickly in pregnant women.

2. There is greater hemoconcentration of drugs in pregnant clients.

3. Drugs remain longer in the gastrointestinal tract, leading to extended time for absorption.

4. Drug metabolism is highly affected by pregnancy.