A client at 33 weeks' gestation calls the healthcare provider's office and reports she was attempting to nap when she became dizzy and felt faint. Which assessment data is the priority in this situation?
A. History of hyperemesis.
B. Dietary intake prior to the episode.
C. No additional data is needed as this is an isolated incident.
D. The position the client was in during the nap period.
Answer: D
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