To best facilitate an effective breathing pattern, the nurse would place a client with massive ascites in the
A) high-Fowler position.
B) lithotomy position.
C) recumbent position.
D) side-lying position.

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The nurse should position the client in high-Fowler position to facilitate breathing and should monitor the client's respiratory status for development of atelectasis or pneumonia.

To Best Facilitate an Effective Breathing Pattern, the Nurse Would