The MOST effective way to improve the cardiac output of an uninjured hypotensive woman in her third trimester of pregnancy is to:
A. position her supine and elevate her legs.
B. administer 20 mL/kg crystalloid boluses.
C. manually displace the uterus to the right.
D. ensure that she is placed on her left side.
Ans: D. ensure that she is placed on her left side.
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