Which describes Fowler's position?

Which describes Fowler's position?

• A. Lying on back with legs straight.
• B. Side-lying with pillow between legs.
• C. Fowler's position (high 60-90 degrees; semi-Fowler's 30-45 degrees).
• D. Prone position.

Answer: (C)

Fowler's position is an elevated sitting posture with the head and trunk raised. High Fowler's means about 60–90 degrees of elevation, while semi-Fowler's is about 30–45 degrees. The description given matches this upright, head-and-tork elevation, so it’s the correct way to describe Fowler's position. This differs from lying flat on the back with legs extended (supine), lying on the side with a pillow between the knees (side-lying), or lying face down (prone). Fowler's is commonly used to ease breathing, improve chest expansion, and assist with feeding or comfort when elevation helps.

Fowler's position is an elevated sitting posture with the head and trunk raised. High Fowler's means about 60–90 degrees of elevation, while semi-Fowler's is about 30–45 degrees. The description given matches this upright, head-and-tork elevation, so it’s the correct way to describe Fowler's position. This differs from lying flat on the back with legs extended (supine), lying on the side with a pillow between the knees (side-lying), or lying face down (prone). Fowler's is commonly used to ease breathing, improve chest expansion, and assist with feeding or comfort when elevation helps.