Nursing Podcast by NURSING.com (NRSNG) (NCLEX® Prep for Nurses and Nursing Students)

QOD 59: Prone Position in ARDS (Respiratory/Basic Care and Comfort)


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Question: A nurse must position the patient prone after his diagnosis of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which of the following is a benefit of using this position? Select all that apply. Answer: A. Decreased atelectasis C. Mobilization of secretions D. Decreased fluid accumulation Rationale:  Prone positioning, or placing the patient face down with the head turned […]
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Nursing Podcast by NURSING.com (NRSNG) (NCLEX® Prep for Nurses and Nursing Students)By Jon Haws RN: Nursing Podcast Host, Critical Care Nurse, Nursing School Men