The nurse provides care to a patient who develops respiratory distress.The patient needs to be positioned to allow for the chest to expand to maximum capacity for moving air in and out of the lungs.In which position does the nurse place the patient?
A)Supine
B)Orthopneic
C)Right Sims
D)Trendelenburg

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The orthopneic position, where the patient sits up and leans forward over a table or similar surface, is designed to maximize chest expansion, facilitating breathing for those in respiratory distress.

The Nurse Provides Care to a Patient Who Develops Respiratory