A client with a nursing diagnosis of Risk for Activity Intolerance related to hypoxia secondary to atelectasis should be placed in which position to aid in lung expansion?
a. high or semi-Fowler's posi-tion c. alternating side lying
b. low Fowler's d. flat
A
The client should be placed in a high or semi-Fowler's position to aid lung expansion. The client should also be positioned on the unaffected side to facilitate the drainage of secretions and to prevent infection and complications.
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