Answer 7

7.  Choice C is the correct answer.  When pregnant patients are placed in the left lateral decubitus position, it takes pressure off the vena cava and allows for increased blood return to the right side of the heart.  This should really only be done if there is some fetal compromise or material shock.  The fetal heart rates should be assessed as well as well as the mothers vital signs.  All pregnant patients that are Rh negative should receive rhogam with blunt force trauma.