The nurse is caring for a client who is on complete bed rest secondary to a deep vein thrombosis in the right leg. When placing the client on the bedpan, which position is most appropriate?
1. Prone
2. Semi-Fowler's
3. Fowler's
4. Supine
Correct Answer: 3
The client is likely to be better able to evacuate her bowels if the normal position for toileting is obtained. Placing the client in the Fowler's position simulates this normal toileting position, and would not be contraindicated by the medical diagnosis. The other positions are not optimal.
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