A pregnant patient in her third trimester has been involved in a motor vehicle accident.Which intervention should the nurse implement to treat the patient's symptoms of hypotension?
A)Turn the patient to the right lateral position.
B)Turn the patient to the left lateral position.
C)Place the patient in Trendelenburg's position.
D)Place the patient in the supine position.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Turning the patient to the left lateral position can improve blood flow and prevent hypotension in pregnant patients. The left lateral position helps to displace the uterus and alleviate pressure on the inferior vena cava, which can become compressed in the supine position. The other options may exacerbate the patient's hypotension or cause further harm.

A Pregnant Patient in Her Third Trimester Has Been Involved