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During vital sign assessment of a pregnant patient in her third trimester, the patient complains of feeling faint, dizzy, and agitated. Which nursing intervention is most 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 turn to her left side and recheck her blood pressure in 5 minutes D: have the patient lie supine for 5 minutes and recheck her blood pressure on both arms - C: have the patient turn to her left side and recheck her blood pressure in 5 minutes Blood pressure is affected by positioning during pregnancy. The supine position may cause occlusion of the vena cava and descending aorta. Turning the pregnant
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