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Placing an asthmatic client in orthopneic position can alleviate dyspnea. To accomplish this, you should:
  1. Position the head of bed at a 90° angle.
  2. Help the client sit up and lean over a table with a pillow.
  3. Instruct the client to hyper extend the neck while on high back rest.
  4. Place the client on high back rest with a pillow on the back.
Explanation
Answer: B - Clients with difficulty breathing often prefer sitting up and leaning over a table to breathe. This is called orthopneic position. Pace a pillow on the table to increase the client’s comfort.
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