A pregnant woman in the perinatal clinic complains of occasional fainting.Which action by the nurse is best?

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Syncope,or fainting,is occasionally seen in pregnancy and is often preceded by warning signs such as lightheadedness,sweating,nausea,yawning,or sensations of warmth.The nurse should instruct the woman to sit or lie down when these warning signs occur.Lying on the left side is preferred to avoid compressing the vena cava.Simply saying that this occurs frequently does not help the woman take care of herself.This symptom is not related to food intake.

A Pregnant Woman in the Perinatal Clinic Complains of Occasional