A client who is receiving a tocolytic develops hypotension. The nurse would notify the primary health care provider and place the client in which position?
A) Supine
B) Lithotomy
C) Left lateral
D) Knee-chest
Ans: C
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If a client develops hypotension while receiving a tocolytic drug, the nurse would notify the primary health care provider and place the client in the left lateral position to promote adequate fetal perfusion until the provider orders otherwise.
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