The ____ position, in which the patient is leaning forward with hands resting on his knees, is an indicator of severe respiratory distress and impending respiratory failure.

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The tripod position is a well-known sign of severe respiratory distress, in which the patient leans forward, uses his or her hands to support his or her upper body, and sometimes even stands up, to improve breathing by using the accessory respiratory muscles.

The ____ Position, in Which the Patient Is Leaning Forward