While the Nurse Assesses the Vital Signs of a Pregnant

question 42

Multiple Choice

While the nurse assesses the vital signs of a pregnant woman in her third trimester,the patient complains of feeling faint,dizzy,and agitated.Which nursing intervention is appropriate?

• A) Have the patient stand up and retake her blood pressure.
• B) Have the patient sit down and hold her arm in a dependent position.
• C) Have the patient lie supine for 5 minutes and recheck her blood pressure on both arms.
• D) Have the patient turn to her left side and recheck her blood pressure in 5 minutes.

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