A pregnant patient in her third trimester has been involved in a motor vehicle accident. Which intervention should the nurse implement to treat the patient's symptoms of hypotension?
1. Turn the patient to the right lateral position.
2. Turn the patient to the left lateral position.
3. Place the patient in Trendelenburg's position.
4. Place the patient in the supine position
Answer: 2
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