Simon, a Client with a History of Congestive Heart Failure

Multiple Choice

Simon, a client with a history of congestive heart failure, complains of shortness of breath. He cannot tolerate lying flat on the bed. Physical examination reveals accumulation of fluid in the left lung. Thoracentesis is ordered. The client must be placed in which of the following positions during the procedure?

A) Semi-Fowler's position.
B) Position of comfort.
C) Lying on the unaffected side; head of bed elevated to 45-degrees.
D) Supine, with the right side of the upper abdomen exposed.