Which Position Enhances a Bariatric Patient's Total Lung Volume and Aids

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which position enhances a bariatric patient's total lung volume and aids in ventilation?

• A) lateral chest
• B) low-lithotomy
• C) Trendelenburg
• D) reverse Trendelenburg

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