Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is caring for a school-age child with respiratory failure due to pneumoniaA nurse is caring for a school-age child with respiratory failure due to pneumonia. Which position should the nurse encourage to allow for maximal lung expansion?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The upright position is typically recommended for a child with respiratory failure due to pneumonia. Sitting upright can help to maximize lung expansion and improve oxygenation.