A pregnant client at 22 weeks’ gestation has a hematocrit of 35%. Pre-pregnancy hematocrit was 40%. Which of the following statements by the nurse best explains this change?

Because of your pregnancy, you’re not eating enough iron-rich foods.

Because of your pregnancy, you’re developing a serious problem.

Because of your pregnancy, you’re making more blood.

Because of your pregnancy, you’re not making enough new blood cells.