The nurse is positioning a client with left-sided heart failure in bed. Which sleeping position is most appropriate for this client?
A)Reclining with 3 pillows under head
B)Lying on the left side with 1 pillow under head
C)Lying supine with 1 pillow under head
D)Lying in the Sims position with 2 pillows under head

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A)The client with left-sided cardiac failure could develop orthopnea. Being in an upright position with 3 pillows under the head will ease the work of breathing. Lying on the left side, lying supine, or lying in the Sims position, even with 1-2 pillows, will not help alleviate or prevent the development of orthopnea.
B)The client with left-sided cardiac failure could develop orthopnea. Being in an upright position with 3 pillows under the head will ease the work of breathing. Lying on the left side, lying supine, or lying in the Sims position, even with 1-2 pillows, will not help alleviate or prevent the development of orthopnea.
C)The client with left-sided cardiac failure could develop orthopnea. Being in an upright position with 3 pillows under the head will ease the work of breathing. Lying on the left side, lying supine, or lying in the Sims position, even with 1-2 pillows, will not help alleviate or prevent the development of orthopnea.
D)The client with left-sided cardiac failure could develop orthopnea. Being in an upright position with 3 pillows under the head will ease the work of breathing. Lying on the left side, lying supine, or lying in the Sims position, even with 1-2 pillows, will not help alleviate or prevent the development of orthopnea.

The Nurse Is Positioning a Client with Left-Sided Heart Failure