A Pregnant Patient in Her Third Trimester Has Been Involved

question 3

Multiple Choice

A pregnant patient in her third trimester has been involved in a motor vehicle accident.Which intervention should the nurse implement to treat the patient's symptoms of hypotension?

• A)Turn the patient to the right lateral position.
• B)Turn the patient to the left lateral position.
• C)Place the patient in Trendelenburg's position.
• D)Place the patient in the supine position.

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Definitions:

Coracobrachial

A muscle in the shoulder that helps in flexing and adducting the arm.

Biceps Brachii

A muscle of the upper arm that acts to flex the elbow and supinate the forearm.

Musculocutaneous Nerve

A nerve in the arm that innervates the biceps brachii, brachialis, and part of the brachioradialis, providing both motor and sensory functions.

Brachial Plexus

A network of nerve fibers that runs from the spine through the neck, shoulder, arm, and hand, controlling muscle movements and sensations in these areas.