While the nurse assesses the vital signs of a pregnant woman in her third trimester,the patient complains of feeling faint,dizzy,and agitated.Which nursing intervention is appropriate?

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Blood pressure is affected by positions during pregnancy.The supine position may cause occlusion of the vena cava and descending aorta.Turning the pregnant woman to a lateral recumbent position alleviates pressure on the blood vessels and quickly corrects supine hypotension.Pressures are significantly higher when the patient is standing.This option causes an increase in systolic and diastolic pressures.The arm should be supported at the same level of the heart.The supine position may cause occlusion of the vena cava and descending aorta,creating hypotension.

While the Nurse Assesses the Vital Signs of a Pregnant