Practice Quiz

CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Category - Neonatal

Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day
A neonate, diagnosed with asthma, is admitted to the unit after an exacerbation at home. The patient is short of breath. To facilitate breathing and to promote respiratory drainage, the nurse would place the patient in a:
  1. Supine position
  2. Left lateral position
  3. High Fowler’s position
  4. Trendelenburg position
Explanation
Answer - C - To facilitate breathing and to promote respiratory drainage, the nurse would place the patient in High Fowler’s position. This position allows the lung more room to expand, thus affording more comfort.
Was this helpful? Upvote!
Login to contribute your own answer or details
Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz