A nurse is caring for an obese patient with right lower lobe pneumonia. Which position will be best to improve gas exchange?

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The patient should be positioned with the "good" lung in the dependent position to improve the match between ventilation and perfusion. The obese patient's abdomen will limit respiratory excursion when sitting in the high-Fowler's or tripod positions.

A Nurse Is Caring for an Obese Patient with Right