The nurse is preparing to move a patient up in bed with the assistance of another nurse. In what position would the nurse place the patient, if tolerated?
A) Reverse Trendelenburg
B) Supine
C) Sitting
D) Semi-Fowler's
Ans: B
The nurse would adjust the head of the bed to a flat position or slight Trendelenburg, as low as the patient can tolerate. Flat positioning helps to decrease the gravitational pull of the upper body.
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