A Client at 32 Weeks' Gestation Complains of Easy Fatigability

Multiple Choice

A client at 32 weeks' gestation complains of easy fatigability. During the history taking, the client tells the doula that she has been frequently awakened from sleep almost every night for the past week due to fetal activity. The client also reports shortness of breath every time she sleeps flat in bed. Which of the following suggestions given by the doula is the LEAST appropriate when managing the client's sleeping problems?

A) "Sleep on two pillows, or on a couch with an armrest."
B) "Sleep in a modified Sims' position, with the top leg forward."
C) "Schedule a rest period during the afternoon."
D) "When sitting or lying down, rest with the knees sharply bent."