Health Promotion and Maintenance Q 125

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A client is discharged following hospitalization for congestive heart failure. The nurse teaching the family suggests they encourage the client to rest frequently in which of the following positions?

  

     A. High Fowler’s

     B. Supine

     C. Left lateral

     D. Low Fowler’s

    

    

Correct Answer: A. High Fowler’s

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Sitting in a chair or resting in a bed in a high Fowler”s position decreases the cardiac workload and facilitates breathing.

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Option B: Lying flat or in a supine position would be difficult for the client and may induce increased cardiac workload.

Option C: Left lateral position may increase the client’s cardiac workload.

Option D: Low Fowler’s may not be sufficient enough to support the client’s cardiac workload.

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