The nurse assists the patient with emphysema into the most beneficial position to facilitate respiration, which is:
A) semi-Fowler's position with a single pillow behind the head.
B) high Fowler's position without a pillow behind the head.
C) right lateral with the head of the bed elevated 45 degrees.
D) sitting upright and forward with arms supported on an over the bed table.

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Sitting upright and leaning forward with arms supported on an over the bed table is best for this patient, because it allows for expansion of the thoracic cage in all four directions (front, back, and two sides).

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