A pregnant patient experiencing syncope should be placed on her side before elevating the feet.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

True

If a pregnant patient is placed in the Trendelenburg position, the weight of the fetus pressing against the diaphragm may inhibit breathing. So a pregnant patient experiencing syncope should be placed on her side before elevating the feet.

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