The Nurse Is Assessing a Pregnant Client During a Scheduled

question 20

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a pregnant client during a scheduled prenatal visit who reports dizziness and clamminess when lying in bed each morning. Which statement by the nurse is appropriate based on this data?

• A) "The doctor may order an amniocentesis to determine if the fetus is healthy."
• B) "This information indicates that you are developing gestational hypertension."
• C) "Be sure to sit up slowly and stay sitting for several minutes prior to getting up."
• D) "Try lying on your left side to enhance blood flow, which will help your symptoms."

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