A laboring woman is lying in the supine position. The most appropriate nursing action is to:
a. ask her to turn to one side.
b. elevate her feet and legs.
c. take her blood pressure.
d. determine whether there is fetal tachycardia.
A
The woman's supine position may cause the heavy uterus to compress her inferior vena cava, reducing blood return to her heart and reducing placental blood flow. This is relieved by having her turn onto her side.
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