Patient CareQuestion 7 of 100
A patient with difficulty breathing is most likely to be positioned in which way to ease respiration?
a.High-Fowler's position with the head of the bed raised 60-90 degrees
b.Flat supine with no pillow
c.Prone with the face turned to the side
d.Trendelenburg with the head lower than the feet
Explanation
High-Fowler's position raises the head of the bed 60 to 90 degrees, which allows the diaphragm to drop and the lungs to expand, easing breathing. Lying flat or in Trendelenburg increases pressure on the diaphragm and worsens dyspnea. Semi-Fowler's (30-45 degrees) is a milder alternative.
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