The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with pneumonia. The nurse observes that the client is experiencing breathing difficulty. What position will help to alleviate the client's dyspnea?

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Sitting upright or in a semisitting position, also known as the high Fowler's position, helps to decrease pressure on the diaphragm and allows for better lung expansion, thus alleviating dyspnea in clients with respiratory conditions like pneumonia.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Diagnosed with Pneumonia