Practice Question
A nurse is measuring the fundal height of a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation. The client suddenly reports nausea which of actions should the nurse take?
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Correct Answer:
Position the Client on her Side.
Rationale:
🌟 At 36 weeks gestation, the gravid uterus can compress the inferior vena cava when the client lies flat, reducing venous return and causing symptoms like nausea, dizziness, and hypotension.
🌟 This is known as supine hypotensive syndrome, and it impairs both maternal circulation and fetal oxygenation.
🌟 Turning the client to the left lateral position relieves the compression, restores cardiac output, and alleviates nausea by improving uteroplacental perfusion.
🌟 This is the safest and most immediate action to protect both maternal and fetal well-being.
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This question is from RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor~2025 Exam 2 which contains 143 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI EXIT Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor Exam(s)~2025
- Answer Choices: 4