A Patient Who Has Had a Left Pneumonectomy to Remove

question 26

Multiple Choice

A patient who has had a left pneumonectomy to remove a lung cancer is returned to the unit from surgery.The nurse should position the patient in a _____ position.

• A)high Fowler's
• B)semi-Fowler's
• C)right side-lying
• D)left side-lying

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Definitions:

Gut Reactions

Immediate emotional responses to situations or information, often without deliberate thought or analysis.

Subconscious Associations

Links or connections made below the level of conscious awareness.

Reasonableness Standard

A legal criterion used to assess whether an individual's actions under specific circumstances were logical and fair.

Excessive Force

The use of force greater than what is necessary under the circumstances by law enforcement personnel, often a subject of legal and ethical debate.