When you arrive at the scene, you find a patient lying in bed on her back, propped up against some pillows at a 45-degree angle. She is in which position?

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Fowler's position refers to a patient being seated in a semi-upright sitting position (typically at about 45-60 degrees) and is often used for patients who have difficulty breathing, as in this scenario where the patient is propped up against pillows at a 45-degree angle.

When You Arrive at the Scene, You Find a Patient