Nursing care for the patient with atelectasis would include:
a. Placing baby in semi-Fowler's
b. Placing baby flat on back
c. Placing baby on abdomen
d. None of the above
A
Placing the baby in semi-Fowler's would allow optimal air exchange. Placing baby on the back or on the abdomen makes breathing much more difficult. Babies are usually abdominal breathers.
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