What is the recommended position for a patient who is experiencing an air embolus because of failure to prime the IV tubing?
A) High-Fowler's
B) Supine
C) Trendelenburg, on the left side
D) Prone, on the right side

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The patient should be put in the Trendelenburg position to prevent air from traveling through the right side of the heart into the pulmonary artery,which could create a blockage in ventricular outflow.

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