Which of the following positions would be MOST appropriate for an alert and oriented patient with respiratory distress?
A) Trendelenburg
B) Fowler's
C) Lateral recumbent
D) Semi-Fowler's
Answer: B
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A) Carefully slide on your abdomen out to the patient B) Instruct the patient to remain still until the rescue team arrives C) Tell the patient to keep moving to keep warm D) Place tarps on the ice and carefully walk out to the patient