The nurse is caring for a patient who sustained a C4 spinal cord injury one year ago. This patient is most likely at risk for which of the following pulmonary complications?

The patient who resides in a long term care facility is admitted to the hospital for an acute decrease in level of consciousness, confusion, and dehydration due to anorexia. The patient’s arterial blood gas, temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, breath sounds, and bowel sounds are all within normal limits. The nurse anticipates which diagnosis?

An individual experiencing anaphylaxis due to ingestion of peanuts has received epinephrine via autoinjector. Following the injection, the individual’s respirations have become less labored. In which position should the individual be placed while waiting for emergency medical personnel to arrive?