To facilitate maximum air exchange, the nurse should position the client in:

The correct answer is B. Orthopneic. (A) The high Fowler position does increase air exchange, but not to the extent of orthopneic (B) The orthopneic position is a sitting position that allows maximum lung expansion. (C) The prone position places pressure on diaphragm and does not promote maximum air (D) The…

Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort

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Options

AHigh Fowler
BOrthopneic
CProne
DFlat-supine

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B
94% (32)
D
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Explanation

(A) The high Fowler position does increase air exchange, but not to the extent of orthopneic (B) The orthopneic position is a sitting position that allows maximum lung expansion. (C) The prone position places pressure on diaphragm and does not promote maximum air (D) The flat-supine position places pressure on diaphragm by abdominal organs and does not promote maximum air exchange.

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