To prevent supine hypotensive syndrome and to promote fetal perfusion during pregnancy, the teaching plan should include:
a. Eating small meals
b. Lowering the head
c. Lying on the left side
d. Elevating the feet
ANS: C
The pressure of the pregnant uterus on the vena cava can impede blood flow, causing hypotension and reducing blood flow to the fetus. Lying on the left side relieves the pressure on the vena cava, thereby improving circulation.
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