All are true regarding renal changes in normal pregnancy except

A. Serum creatinine decreases.

B. GFR and Renal plasma flow increase by 50%.

C. Increase in serum bicarbonate levels.

D. Increased placental metabolism of AVP may cause transient diabetes insipidus during pregnancy.

Correct Answer: Increase in serum bicarbonate levels.

Description: Serum bicarbonate levels decreased by 4 → 5m Eq / L due to decreased renal bicarbonate threshold.

Category: Gynaecology & Obstetrics

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