The copd patient is complaining of severe orthopnea when lying flat. which is the best position for this patient?

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The copd patient is complaining of severe orthopnea when lying flat. which is the best position for this patient?

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the best position for the patient is to be elevated so they can still be comfortable but not in pain

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