A laboring woman is lying in the supine position.The most appropriate nursing action is to

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Lying in the supine position during labor can decrease uterine blood flow and compromise fetal well-being. The nurse should ask the woman to turn to one side to increase blood flow and oxygenation to the fetus. Elevating the feet and legs can also be helpful, but turning to one side is the priority. Taking her blood pressure and determining fetal tachycardia may be important nursing actions, but they are not the most appropriate in this situation where the woman is lying in the supine position.

A Laboring Woman Is Lying in the Supine Position