A patient with severe dyspnea is conscious, has a patent airway and is using accessory muscles. Which position should the nurse use first to improve ventilation?
Correct answer: B. High Fowler position with support
- A. Supine with the legs elevated
- B. High Fowler position with support
- C. Prone with the head turned sideways
- D. Flat position with the neck flexed
Explanation
High Fowler position promotes maximum lung expansion and reduces pressure from abdominal organs on the diaphragm. The other positions can restrict chest movement or worsen the work of breathing.
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