Which One of the Following Positions Would Be Most Appropriate

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following positions would be most appropriate for an alert and oriented patient complaining of shortness of breath?

• A) Prone
• B) Position of comfort
• C) Supine with feet elevated
• D) Side lying

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Definitions:

ADH Production

The production of antidiuretic hormone, which helps regulate water balance in the body by controlling the amount of water reabsorbed by the kidneys.

Urine Volume

The quantity of urine excreted by the kidneys over a certain period, often used to assess kidney function.

Reabsorption

The process by which substances are taken back into the bloodstream from the renal tubules of the kidney.

Sodium-Hydrogen Antiport

A type of antiporter that exchanges sodium ions for hydrogen ions across the plasma membrane, important in regulating pH and sodium levels.