Your Patient Is a 49-Year-Old Man Who Sustained a Spinal

question 8

Multiple Choice

Your patient is a 49-year-old man who sustained a spinal cord injury in a skiing accident. He is unable to move below the level of his umbilicus. You are positioning him in the bed following your treatment. Which of the following describes the most appropriate positioning for this patient?

• A) On his back with a medium-sized pillow under his knees
• B) On his back with a large pillow behind his shoulder blades
• C) In a three-quarters supine position with pillows behind him and between his legs
• D) On his stomach with a large pillow under his feet

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