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