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The nurse is caring for a client with myasthenia gravis who is having trouble breathing. The nurse would encourage which of the following positions for maximal lung expansion?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Sitting or high FowlerÔÇÖs position maximizes lung expansion by reducing diaphragm pressure in myasthenia gravis. Supine (A), side-lying (B), and prone (C) positions restrict breathing.