A nurse is caring for a patient who has pneumonia.To facilitate respiration and lung drainage this patient should be placed in what position?

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When prone,the patient is in the face-down position.This facilitates respiration and drainage of oral secretions.Place a pillow under the head for comfort and relief from pressure.The Sims' position is used to place the patient in a semiprone position on the right or left side with the opposite arm,thigh,and knee flexed and resting on the bed.In the lateral position,the patient is placed in a side-lying position,supported on the right or left side.This position can compromise chest expansion.In the supine position the patient rests on the back.The risk for aspiration is greater with this position; thus avoid the supine position when the patient is confused,agitated,experiencing a decreased level of consciousness,or at risk for aspiration.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Pneumonia