Practice Question
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who has a pulmonary embolism and is experiencing dyspnea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Place the client in high-Fowler's position.
Rationale:
🟢 High-Fowler’s optimizes chest expansion, improving oxygenation during dyspnea.
🟢 Improves diaphragmatic descent, which is vital in respiratory distress.
🟢 Reduces venous return, potentially easing right heart strain in PE.
🟢 Immediate positioning is a priority to promote perfusion and comfort.
🟢 Positioning is a non-invasive, immediate intervention, prior to medications or diagnostics.
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This question is from ATI LPN Adult Medical surgical with NGN-2020 which contains 75 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4
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