A client is experiencing respiratory distress. In which position should the nurse place this client?
1. High Fowlers
2. Semi-Fowlers
3. Trendelenburg
4. Reverse Trendelenburg
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Rationale 1: High Fowlers is the recommended position for severe respiratory conditions.
Rationale 2: Semi-Fowlers is the recommended position for cardiac, respiratory, neurosurgical conditions.
Rationale 3: Trendelenburg is the recommended position for percussion, vibration, and drainage procedures.
Rationale 4: Reverse Trendelenburg is the recommended position for gastric conditions.
Global Rationale: High Fowlers is the recommended position for severe respiratory conditions. Semi-Fowlers is the recommended position for cardiac, respiratory, neurosurgical conditions. Trendelenburg is the recommended position for percussion, vibration, and drainage procedures. Reverse Trendelenburg is the recommended position for gastric conditions.
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