Which Patient Position Maximizes the Nurse's Ability to Assess the Patient's

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which patient position maximizes the nurse's ability to assess the patient's body for symmetry?

• A)Sitting
• B)Supine
• C)Prone
• D)Dorsal recumbent

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Definitions:

Observation

involves systematically capturing or recording behavior, phenomena, or events as they naturally occur, without manipulation by the observer.

Treatment

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Extended Period

A length of time that is longer than average or expected, often used in the context of research to indicate the duration of a study or observation.

Independent Variable

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