The clinic nurse is providing home care instructions for a client with pelvic inflammatory disease. Which optimal resting position should be recommended by the nurse?

The correct answer is: Fowler's position.

Fowler's position is a position of a patient where the patient is in semi-sitting position. Fowler's position relaxes the tension of the abdominal muscles and improves breathing so it is convenient for many medical conditions. It increases the comfort and increases uterine drainage. For the patient with pelvic inflammatory disease is important to maintain bed rest so the Fowler's position is the best option.

Semi-Fowler position has been suggested t for comfort and to facilitate drainage.

Explanation:

It is an inclined position. This is obtained by raising the head of the bed 25-40 cm, flexing the hips and placing a support under the knees (they bend approximately 90 degrees thus obtaining that the fluid in the abdominal cavity accumulates in the pelvis. It is also suitable because it allows to improve uterine drainage and a relaxation in the abdominal muscles is favored.