A child is showing signs of acute respiratory distress. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the child?
1. Upright
2. Side-lying
3. Flat
4. Semi-Fowler's
1. Upright
Rationale:
An upright position allows for optimal chest expansion. Side-lying, flat, and semi-Fowler's (head up slightly) do not allow for as optimal an expansion of the chest as the upright position.
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