Practice Question
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has COPD. The nurse should include which of the following interventions in the plan?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Instruct the patient on Tripod positioning
Rationale:
🔶 Tripod position helps maximize chest expansion and improves diaphragmatic movement.
🔶 It enhances oxygen exchange in patients with COPD and reduces work of breathing.
🔶 Leaning forward and resting arms increases intrathoracic pressure, allowing for easier exhalation.
🔶 This position helps reduce dyspnea during episodes of respiratory distress.
🔶 It is a non-pharmacologic intervention that empowers client self-management.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Adult Health
- Answer Choices: 4