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Care of Clients with Physiologic and Psychosocial Alterations (B)
Tonny has undergoes a left thoracotomy and a partial pneumonectomy. Chest tubes are inserted, and one-bottle water-seal drainage is instituted in the operating room. In the postanesthesia care unit Tonny is placed in Fowler’s position on either his right side or on his back. The nurse is aware that this position _______________.
Increase venous return
Reduce incisional pain.
Equalize pressure in the pleural space.
Facilitate ventilation of the left lung.
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Facilitate ventilation of the left lung.
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