Multiple Choice
During vital sign assessment of a pregnant patient in her third trimester, the patient complains of feeling faint, dizzy, and agitated. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
A) Have the patient stand up and retake her blood pressure.
B) Have the patient sit down and hold her arm in a dependent position.
C) Have the patient turn to her left side and recheck her blood pressure in 5 minutes.
D) Have the patient lie supine for 5 minutes and recheck her blood pressure on both arms.
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