The LPN/LVN assists a patient into the semi-Fowler position per physician order. What would indicate that this patient is in the correct position?
a. Patient is leaning over the bedside table
b. Head of bed is at a 30-degree angle
c. Knee is drawn toward the chest
d. Arms are flexed toward the head
ANS: B
The semi-Fowler position is when the head of the bed is raised approximately 30 degrees. Orthopneic position is when the patient is leaning over the bedside table. Sims position is when the knee is drawn toward the chest. Arms are not flexed toward the head in the semi-Fowler position.
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