A nurse observes a patient sitting up in bed, leaning forward with the arms braced against the over-the-bed table. What action by the nurse is best?

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This patient is sitting in a tripod position, often seen in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. These patients also often have a barrel-chest appearance, so the nurse assesses for this finding. The other actions are not related to a tripod position.

A Nurse Observes a Patient Sitting Up in Bed, Leaning