This statement is true. Patients with respiratory conditions like asthma and pneumonia often have difficulty breathing, especially when lying flat. A specific bed, such as a cardiac bed or one with a backrest (Gatch) mechanism, is used to position the patient in a semi-Fowler's or high-Fowler's position. This position elevates the head of the bed, which uses gravity to lower the diaphragm, expand the thoracic cavity, and improve lung expansion and ventilation. This positioning is a fundamental non-pharmacological nursing intervention to ease the work of breathing and promote oxygenation in patients with respiratory distress.

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Zambia

• Joseph Soko – 101 pts

• Visual Pathway Lesions
• Positive and Negative Symptoms
• Hallucinations and Delusions
• Antipsychotic Medications
• Emergency: Environmental Emergencies