During a routine prenatal visit in the third trimester, a woman reports she is dizzy and lightheaded when she is lying on her back. The most appropriate nursing action would be to:
A) Order an EKG.
B) Report this abnormal finding immediately to her care provider.
C) Teach the woman to avoid lying on her back and to rise slowly because of supine hypotension.
D) Order a nonstress test to assess fetal well-being.
C
Teach the woman to avoid lying on her back and to rise slowly because of supine hypotension.
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