Asked by Gabriella Winters on Jul 15, 2024
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The nurse is preparing to examine a patient who has chronic lung disease.She realizes that the patient most likely will need to be in which position for the examination?
A) Sitting upright
B) Supine
C) Side-lying
D) Prone
Chronic Lung Disease
A group of long-term respiratory conditions that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe.
- Comprehend and delineate diverse positions for evaluating patients and their objectives.
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Milia ChahineJul 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Position the patient sitting upright.This promotes full lung expansion during examination.Patients with chronic respiratory disease will likely need to sit up throughout the examination because of shortness of breath.Only if the patient is unable to tolerate sitting would a supine position or a side-lying position be used.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend and delineate diverse positions for evaluating patients and their objectives.