A pregnant client is admitted with excessive nausea and vomiting. Proactively, the nurse will place the client in what position?
a. HOB (head of bed) elevated 30 degrees
b. HOB elevated 45 degrees
c. side lying
d. supine
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This would facilitate aspiration during emesis.
B Incorrect: This would facilitate aspiration during emesis.
C Correct: This is the position of choice to prevent aspiration.
D Incorrect: This would facilitate aspiration during emesis.
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