Multiple Choice
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has poor gas exchange.Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) Have the patient rest in bed with the head elevated to 15 to 20 degrees.
B) Ask the patient to rest in bed in a high-Fowler's position with the knees flexed.
C) Encourage the patient to sit up at the bedside in a chair and lean slightly forward.
D) Place the patient in the Trendelenburg position with several pillows behind the head.
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