The Physician Asks the Medical Assistant to Position a Patient

question 4

Multiple Choice

The physician asks the medical assistant to position a patient on the examination table so that the patient can breathe more easily. The most appropriate position is

• A) dorsal recumbent.
• B) jackknife.
• C) lithotomy.
• D) semi-Fowler's.
• E) Trendelenburg's.

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