A pregnant patient of 28 weeks' gestation complains of pain in the right inguinal area.What action by the nurse is best?

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Pain in the right inguinal area is most likely due to the round ligament.The nurse can position the woman on her right side to see if that relieves the pain.Heat can also help.There is no need to assess for labor or palpate the abdomen.The findings should be documented after the nurse responds.

A Pregnant Patient of 28 Weeks' Gestation Complains of Pain