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Dyspnea: Patient Positioning - CE

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A young child in respiratory distress is sitting on the mother’s lap. What should the health care team member expect this position to cause? Facilitation of the child’s breathing
A patient experiencing dyspnea and which other condition should be placed in the high-Fowler position? Respiratory distress
Which intervention helps keep a patient in the high-Fowler position? Supporting the patient’s feet with a footboard
Which intervention is appropriate for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who is found in a tripod position? Allowing the patient to maintain the position of comfort
A 3-month-old patient is found to be in moderate respiratory distress. How should this patient be positioned? In a supine position
A patient experiencing dyspnea has been sitting in a bed waiting to be transferred. The knee gatch has been raised to support the high-Fowler position. The health care team member should assess the patient for which condition? Edema of the lower extremities
A patient is sitting in a position of comfort for the treatment of dyspnea. Which intervention may reduce the feeling of breathlessness? Directing a fan at the patient’s face
Why should an infant experiencing dyspnea be placed in a supine position? Because of the infant’s limited neck strength
An older adult patient experiencing dyspnea is in the orthopnea position. Why should the patient be monitored closely? The patient may tire quickly and need repositioning.
A small infant is in respiratory distress. After the patient’s condition stabilizes, the mother requests a pillow for the patient. How should the health care team member respond? Teach the mother that pillows should be avoided.
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