A patient with cancer in the left lung is acutely short of breath. Which position should the nurse suggest the patient assume?
a. Prone
b. Supine
c. Left side-lying
d. Right side-lying
ANS: D
Patients with unilateral (one-sided) lung disease can benefit from the "good lung down" lateral position. This is a side-lying position with the good lung in the dependent position. Gravity causes greater blood flow to the dependent "good" lung, thereby increasing oxygen saturation. A, B, and C will not increase blood flow to the good lung.
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