The nurse is caring for a client in shock, and places the bed at an angle with the head lower than the feet. Which term will the nurse use when documenting this position in the medical record?
1. Reverse Trendelenburg position
2. Trendelenburg position
3. Fowler's position
4. Semi-Fowler's position
Correct Answer: 2
The Trendelenburg position is used to place the head lower than the feet to improve blood flow to the brain. Reverse Trendelenburg places the bed straight but at an angle that puts the feet lower than the head. Fowler's position raises the head of the bed into a 90 ° angle so the client is sitting upright. Semi-Fowler's raises the head of the bed approximately 45 ° so the client's head is upright at a reclining angle.
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