The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing anaphylactic shock following the administration of a medication.Which position is the most appropriate for the nurse to place the client based on this data?
A) Trendelenburg position
B) Flat, with legs slightly elevated
C) Supine position
D) High Fowler position

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A) The Trendelenburg position elevates the foot of the bed and is no longer recommended for the treatment of shock, as it causes abdominal organs to press against the diaphragm, which impedes respirations and decreases coronary artery filling. Lying flat is not recommended. A person in a supine position may not be able to maintain an open airway. Placing the client in Fowler or high Fowler position allows optimal lung expansion and ease of breathing.
B) The Trendelenburg position elevates the foot of the bed and is no longer recommended for the treatment of shock, as it causes abdominal organs to press against the diaphragm, which impedes respirations and decreases coronary artery filling. Lying flat is not recommended. A person in a supine position may not be able to maintain an open airway. Placing the client in Fowler or high Fowler position allows optimal lung expansion and ease of breathing.
C) The Trendelenburg position elevates the foot of the bed and is no longer recommended for the treatment of shock, as it causes abdominal organs to press against the diaphragm, which impedes respirations and decreases coronary artery filling. Lying flat is not recommended. A person in a supine position may not be able to maintain an open airway. Placing the client in Fowler or high Fowler position allows optimal lung expansion and ease of breathing.
D) The Trendelenburg position elevates the foot of the bed and is no longer recommended for the treatment of shock, as it causes abdominal organs to press against the diaphragm, which impedes respirations and decreases coronary artery filling. Lying flat is not recommended. A person in a supine position may not be able to maintain an open airway. Placing the client in Fowler or high Fowler position allows optimal lung expansion and ease of breathing.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Experiencing