Which should the nurse be aware of to care for women receiving prenatal care?

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The woman lies on her back during the abdominal examination,possibly compressing the vena cava and aorta,which can cause a decrease in blood pressure and a feeling of faintness.The interview portion of follow-up examinations is less extensive than in the initial prenatal visits,during which much new information must be gathered.Monthly visits are routinely scheduled for the first and second trimesters;visits increase to every 2 weeks at week 28 and to once a week at week 36.For pregnant women hypertension is defined as a systolic BP of 140 or higher and a diastolic BP of 90 or higher.

Which Should the Nurse Be Aware of to Care for Women