Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
The nurse is reviewing a newly admitted client's electronic health record, which notes a history of orthopnea. What nursing action is most clearly indicated?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Avoid positioning the client supine: Orthopnea is the inability to breathe comfortably while lying flat, so the nurse should avoid placing the client in a supine position and instead elevate the head of the bed.