The best position for an individual with a history of emphysema suffering dyspnoea is:
a. Fowler's position.
b. semi-Fowler's position.
c. prone position.
d. orthopnoeic position.
d
The orthopnoeic position is when the individual is
sitting in an upright position leaning over an over-bed table.
Leaning forwards helps to increase lung capacity and there
fore alleviate distressed breathing.
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