A patient is suffering from dyspnea. Which position will you provide for the patient to relieve?

Correct option is D

· Supine: The supine position, where the patient lies flat on their back, may worsen dyspnea as it can reduce lung expansion and increase the work of breathing.
· Prone: The prone position is used for improving oxygenation in specific conditions like ARDS but is not typically helpful for general dyspnea relief.
· Trendelenburg: This position (head lower than the feet) can exacerbate dyspnea by increasing pressure on the diaphragm, further restricting lung expansion.
· Fowler: The Fowler position, with the head of the bed elevated to 45°–60°, is ideal for relieving dyspnea. It facilitates lung expansion, reduces pressure on the diaphragm, and improves oxygenation and comfort for the patient.
Fowler's

· Symptoms:
· Heart palpitations
· Breathing difficulty
· Weight loss
· Crackling in the lungs
· Wheezing and night sweats
· Labored breathing when lying flat
· Swollen ankles and feet, high fever
· Management of dyspnea:
· Provide Fowler's position to the client.
· In Fowler's position, gravity pulls the diaphragm downward, allows greater chest
and lung expansion.
· Also facilitates the relaxation of tension of abdominal muscles and improves breathing.
· Administer oxygen.
· Treat the underlying cause with medications.
· Avoid sedentary life style.
Additional Information:
· In immobile patients and infants, this position alleviates compression of the chest that occurs due to
· gravity