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Posted On: November 3rd 2026, 11:20 pm
Let's talk about a lesser-known position - the orthopneic position! This is also known as the tripod position.
You'll have your client lean forward and prop their elbows up on the bedside table or their knees - add pillows to make it more comfortable!
This position is ideal for an acute COPD or asthma exacerbation, or anytime a client is having trouble breathing.
Sometimes, clients having a hard time catching their breath will naturally do this. When they are leaning forward with their hands on their knees we often call this 'tripoding' ๐
The tripod position can also be used when a client needs a lumbar puncture and can't tolerate the preferred lateral or fetal positioning.
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You'll have your client lean forward and prop their elbows up on the bedside table or their knees - add pillows to make it more comfortable!
This position is ideal for an acute COPD or asthma exacerbation, or anytime a client is having trouble breathing.
Sometimes, clients having a hard time catching their breath will naturally do this. When they are leaning forward with their hands on their knees we often call this 'tripoding' ๐
The tripod position can also be used when a client needs a lumbar puncture and can't tolerate the preferred lateral or fetal positioning.
Need some extra review with high-yield NGN topics like this? ๐คฉ We have on-demand videos and thousands of practice questions covering the essentials - included with our Sure PASS package!
๐ Click the link in our bio.
#nclextips #nclextopics #nursestudent #newgradnurse #NCLEXReady
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