A man has been admitted to the hospital unit with a medical diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He is receiving supplemental oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula. Which positioning technique will best assist him with his breathing?
1) Fowler's position
2) Sims' position
3) Lateral recumbent position
4) Lateral position
ANS: 1
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