Practice Question
A nurse is assisting with the care of a school-age child who has respiratory failure due to pneumonia. Which of the following positions should the nurse encourage to allow maximal lung expansion?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Upright
Rationale:
🌬️ Upright positioning improves lung expansion, allowing gravity to aid diaphragmatic movement and reduce work of breathing.
🌬️ Supine and prone positions restrict thoracic expansion, particularly in respiratory distress.
🌬️ Side-lying is more neutral but less effective than upright for maximizing ventilation.
🌬️ Children in respiratory failure need optimized positioning before other interventions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4