To best facilitate an effective breathing pattern, the nurse would place a client with massive ascites in the
a. high-Fowler position.
b. lithotomy position.
c. recumbent position.
d. side-lying position.
A
The nurse should position the client in high-Fowler position to facilitate breathing and should monitor the client's respiratory status for development of atelectasis or pneumonia.
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