The Nurse Is Assessing Body Alignment for a Patient Who

question 37

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing body alignment for a patient who is immobilized. Which patient position will the nurse use?

• A) Supine position
• B) Lateral position
• C) Lateral position with positioning supports
• D) Supine position with no pillow under the patient's head

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system comprising the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out information to the rest of the body.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in various emotional states and biological drives.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located at the back of the skull in vertebrates, responsible for coordinating muscle movements and maintaining posture and balance.

Repolarization

The process of restoring the negative charge inside a nerve cell after depolarization, essential for the transmission of nerve impulses.