NCLEX-PN

Category - Basic Care

The nurse is caring for a client who is admitted with a diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease. The client constantly complains of substernal chest pain. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client to alleviate the pain?
  1. Flat on bed
  2. High Fowler’s position
  3. Right side-lying position
  4. Reverse Trendelenburg
Explanation
Answer: D - With physician approval, the client should be placed in reverse Trendelenburg position to alleviate the chest pain associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease. The other options are not appropriate.
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