A patient with extensive infiltrates throughout the right lung should be placed in which of the following positions to improve oxygenation?
A) Left lung down laterally
B) Right lung down laterally
C) Left lung down with right lung 45 degrees from supine
D) Right lung down with left lung 45 degrees from supine

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To improve oxygenation without uneven distribution of PEEP to the normal lung,the patient should be placed with the "good lung" down.

A Patient with Extensive Infiltrates Throughout the Right Lung Should