A patient with cardiac disease is at 32 weeks' gestation and tells the nurse about spells of light-headedness and dizziness every few days. Which interventions should the nurse recommend to the patient?
A) Decrease activity and rest more often
B) Increase fluids and take more vitamins
C) Bed rest and bathroom privileges only until delivery
D) Discuss induction of labor with the physician
Ans: A
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