Sitting up in bed and leaning over a table to breathe is:
A) Fowler's position.
B) Semi-Fowler's position
C) Orthopneic position
D) Hypoxic position

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Orthopneic position is sitting up in bed and leaning over a table to breathe. Fowler's position is sitting up at a 45-60 degree angle, while Semi-Fowler's position is sitting up at a 30-45 degree angle. Hypoxic position is not a recognized medical term or position.

Sitting Up in Bed and Leaning Over a Table to Breathe