In the third trimester of pregnancy,the enlarged uterus compresses the inferior vena cava if the woman is placed in a semireclined or supine position during dental care.This client position may cause maternal hypertension.

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The first statement is true because the enlarged uterus can indeed compress the inferior vena cava, leading to decreased venous return to the heart. However, the second statement is false because this condition can lead to hypotension (not hypertension) due to reduced cardiac output.

In the Third Trimester of Pregnancy,the Enlarged Uterus Compresses the Inferior