ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 3 Questions
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A client who is at 40 weeks gestation and is lying supine while in active labor
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A nurse is caring for a client who is at 40 weeks gestation and is lying supine while in active labor. The client has 6 cm of cervical dilation and 100% cervical effacement. The nurse obtains the client's blood pressure reading as 82/52 mm Hg. Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse perform?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Supine hypotension from vena cava compression causes low blood pressure; turning to the side restores blood flow. Upright positioning, cesarean, or delivery prep are inappropriate.
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