A Client Complains to the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)of Nocturnal

question 14

Multiple Choice

A client complains to the physical therapist assistant (PTA) of nocturnal GERD.Which of the following is the best sleep position for this individual?

• A) prone
• B) supine
• C) left side-lying
• D) right side-lying

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