When assessing the heart rate of a pregnant patient in her second trimester you should expect her systolic blood pressure to?

During the second trimester of pregnancy, it is common for a pregnant patient's systolic blood pressure to decrease slightly due to hormonal changes and increased blood volume. This can lead to a lower systemic vascular resistance. However, blood pressure typically stabilizes or returns to pre-pregnancy levels as the pregnancy progresses into the third trimester. It's important to monitor blood pressure regularly, as significant deviations from normal ranges could indicate potential complications.