To facilitate maximum air exchange, the nurse should position the client in:

To facilitate maximum air exchange, the nurse should position the client in:
A . High Fowler
B . Orthopneic
C . Prone
D . Flat-supine

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Answer: B

Explanation:

(A) The high Fowler position does increase air exchange, but not to the extent of orthopneic position.

(B) The orthopneic position is a sitting position that allows maximum lung expansion.

(C) The prone position places pressure on diaphragm and does not promote maximum air exchange.

(D) The flat-supine position places pressure on diaphragm by abdominal organs and does not promote maximum air exchange.