RN Exam Practice
Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 1529 of 2368

A bed-bound client needs the head of the bed raised to help lung expansion for many hours. The nurse is concerned about pressure on the coccyx. Which position is best?

  1. High Fowler's position
  2. Semi-Fowler's position
  3. Fowler's position at 90 degrees
  4. Supine position with the bed flat
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Correct answer: Semi-Fowler's position

Semi-Fowler's (30 to 45 degrees) serves the same purposes as Fowler's but puts less pressure on the coccyx.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Mobility: Semi-Fowler’s Position. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026