A nurse is caring for a client who is in her first trimester of pregnancy and asks the nurse if she can continue to exercise during pregnancy. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?

A. Exercise is generally recommended during a healthy pregnancy to maintain cardiovascular fitness, muscle tone, and mental well-being, so saying it is not recommended is incorrect. B. Moderate-intensity exercise, such as daily jogging, brisk walking, or swimming for up to 30 minutes, is typically safe during pregnancy for women with no contraindications. Exercise should be adjusted based on tolerance, and clients should avoid overexertion. C. Activities that significantly raise core body temperature, like saunas and hot tubs, are not safe during pregnancy due to the risk of hyperthermia, which can harm fetal development. D. Limiting exercise only to stretching several times per week is overly restrictive. Pregnant clients can engage in a broader range of moderate-intensity activities if medically cleared