NCLEX-RN Exam Practice

Category - Respiratory

In which position would a patient with emphysema be able to enhance the effectiveness of their breathing?

  1. On the side, lying in bed
  2. Sitting in a recliner
  3. Sitting up in bed
  4. Sitting on the side of the bed and leaning on an overbed table
Explanation

Answer: D - A patient with emphysema would be able to enhance their breathing by sitting on the side of the bed and leaning on an overbed table. Other effective positions for this patient would be resting the elbows on the knees or standing while leaning against a wall.

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