A patient with cancer in the left lung is acutely short of breath.Which position should the nurse suggest the patient assume?

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Patients with unilateral (one-sided)lung disease can benefit from the "good lung down" lateral position.This is a side-lying position with the good lung in the dependent position.Gravity causes greater blood flow to the dependent "good" lung,thereby increasing oxygen saturation.A,B,and C will not increase blood flow to the good lung.

A Patient with Cancer in the Left Lung Is Acutely