The nurse in the prenatal clinic will tell the client at 38-weeks' gestation to lie on her left side when the client complains of which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Nausea
2. Pallor
3. Clamminess
4. Constipation
5. Dizziness
2, 3, 5
Explanation: 2. Vena caval syndrome can cause pallor, which is relieved when the client turns to lie on her left side.
3. Vena caval syndrome can cause clamminess, which is relieved when the client turns to lie on her left side.
5. Vena caval syndrome can cause dizziness, which is relieved when the client turns to lie on her left side.
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