Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client in active labor with 6 cm cervical dilation, 100% effacement, and BP 82/52 mm HgA nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor. The client has 6 cm of cervical dilation and 100% cervical effacement. The nurse obtains the client's blood pressure reading as 82/52 mm Hg. Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse perform?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Hypotension (82/52 mm Hg) in active labor requires turning the client to a lateral position to improve venous return and blood pressure, enhancing maternal and fetal perfusion.