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The Best Position for a Patient Who Has a Low-Back

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The best position for a patient who has a low-back injury or is short of breath is the ____ position.


Definitions:

Somnambulism

Is the medical term for sleepwalking, which involves walking or performing other complex behaviors while in a state of sleep.

Somnambulism

A sleep disorder known as sleepwalking, where a person walks or conducts other activities while asleep, often with no memory of the action.

Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or periods of shallow breathing during sleep, which can lead to health complications if left untreated.

REM Behavior Disorder

A sleep disorder where individuals physically act out vivid, often unpleasant dreams with vocal sounds and sudden, jerky movements.

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