A woman who is 37 weeks pregnant reports feeling dizzy when lying ...

[james]

A woman who is 37 weeks pregnant reports feeling dizzy when lying on her back. What does the nurse explain as the most likely cause of this symptom?
 
  a. Supine hypotension syndrome
  b. Gestational diabetes
  c. Pregnancy-induced hypertension
  d. Malnutrition

Question 2

A woman who is 36 weeks pregnant tells the nurse she plans to take a 12-hour flight to Hawaii. What would the nurse recommend that the patient do during the flight? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Wear tight-fitting clothing to promote venous return.
  b. Eat a large meal before boarding the flight.
  c. Request a seat with greater leg room.
  d. Drink at least 4 ounces of water every hour.
  e. Get up and walk around the plane frequently.

[braelync]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Supine hypotension syndrome, also called aortocaval compression or vena cava syndrome, may occur if the woman lies on her back. Symptoms of supine hypotension syndrome include faintness, lightheadedness, dizziness, and agitation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C, D, E
Because of the increase in clotting potential, the pregnant patient is prone to a thromboembolism. Adequate hydration, frequent position changes, and movement decrease the risk.

[james]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Liddy]

Excellent