A client at 33 weeks' gestation calls the healthcare provider's office and reports she was attempting to nap when she became dizzy and felt faint. Which assessment data is the priority in this situation?

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The position of the client during the nap is crucial because lying on the back can cause supine hypotensive syndrome. This occurs when the gravid uterus compresses the inferior vena cava, reducing venous return to the heart and leading to dizziness or fainting.

A Client at 33 Weeks' Gestation Calls the Healthcare Provider's