When caring for a client with cholecystitis, the nurse should place the client in which position?
1. Lithotomy
2. Fowler's
3. Trendelenburg
4. Supine
Answer: 2
1. The lithotomy position would increase abdominal pressure.
2. Fowler's position decreases pressure on the inflamed gallbladder and may decrease pain.
3. The Trendelenburg position would increase abdominal pressure.
4. The supine position would increase abdominal pressure.
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