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A pregnant patient in the third trimester feels dizzy and lightheaded in the dental chair. What is the most likely cause?

  1. Early signs of labor
  2. Hypotension from anxiety
  3. Compression of the inferior vena cava and aorta (aortocaval compression)
  4. Hypoglycemia from missed meals
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Correct answer: C. Compression of the inferior vena cava and aorta (aortocaval compression)

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