A pregnant woman who is close to term is admitted to the emergency room after being involved in a motor vehicle crash. Within moments, she experiences a cardiopulmonary arrest. What is a nursing priority in the care of this woman?
A) Initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation as for any patient.
B) Monitor fetal heart tones continuously.
C) During care, place a 2-inch wedge under the patient's right hip.
D) Administer oxygen by nasal cannula at 2 L/min.
C
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