The nurse is concerned that a patient in the second stage of labor will experience a drop in blood pressure. What should the nurse do to prevent this from occurring?
A) Position the patient supine.
B) Encourage oral fluid intake.
C) Administer intravenous fluids.
D) Position the patient side-lying.
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