Author Question: A child is showing signs of acute respiratory distress. In which of the following positions should ... (Read 51 times)

haleyc112 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A child is showing signs of acute respiratory distress. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the child?

1. Upright
2. Side-lying
3. Flat
4. Semi-Fowler's

Question 2

The nurse is planning care for parents who are experiencing fatigue following the birth of their first child. The nurse suggests which of the following to the parents?

1. Ask the physician for medication to restore energy
2. Ask the neighbors to babysit one night a week
3. Take turns with night feedings to allow each parent to rest to rest
4. Increase exercise time each week to promote energy

shayla · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1. Upright

Rationale:
An upright position allows for optimal chest expansion. Side-lying, flat, and semi-Fowler's (head up slightly) do not allow for as optimal an expansion of the chest as the upright position.

Answer to Question 2

3. Take turns with night feedings to allow each parent to rest

Rationale:
Getting up with the newborn causes fatigue over time. If the parents take turns getting up, each parent will get a full night of rest every other day, which should help with fatigue. Medications to restore energy are not appropriate in this case. Asking someone to babysit once will not increase rest time. These parents need sleep, and increasing exercise is not a long term solution for sleep deprivation.