The nursing instructor is teaching the senior nursing class about pancreatitis. The instructor informs the students that the patient with pancreatitis is at risk for many complications related to the disorder
The instructor points out that a nurse caring for patients with pancreatitis is aware that is it necessary to assess for the onset of complications and take measures to decrease the risk for potential complications. Considering this information, in what position should the patient be placed?
A) Supine position
B) Lithotomy position
C) Trendelenberg position
D) Semi-Fowler's position.
Ans: D
Feedback: The nurse maintains the patient in a semi-Fowler's position to decrease pressure on the diaphragm by a distended abdomen and to increase respiratory expansion. A supine, lithotomy, and Trendelenberg position will result in increased pressure on the diaphragm and potentially decreased respiratory expansion.
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