The Arterial Blood Gases of a Patient with a Large

Multiple Choice

The arterial blood gases of a patient with a large mass in the right lung show increasing hypoxemia and the patient will be intubated for placement on a mechanical ventilator.In which position should the nurse place this patient until intubation is begun?

A) Flat in bed lying on the left side
B) Flat in bed lying on the right side
C) Lying on the left side with the head of the bed elevated to 30 degrees
D) Lying on the right side with the head of the bed elevated 30 degrees