The nurse is caring for a patient recovering from an MI. In which position should the nurse place the patient to decrease preload and the heart's workload?
a. Prone
b. Supine
c. Sims' position
d. Semi-Fowler's position
ANS: D
Semi-Fowler's position decreases cardiac workload and stress and allows for improved breathing. A. B. C. These positions do not decrease preload and the heart's workload.
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