Asked by Param Sidhu on Jun 24, 2024

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Patient is turned over so the dorsal surface may be examined

A) anatomical position
B) sitting position
C) supine position
D) dorsal recumbent position
E) prone position
F) Sims' position
G) knee-chest position
H) Fowler's position
I) semi-Fowler's position
J) lithotomy position
K) Trendelenburg position
L) Kraske position

Dorsal Surface

The back or upper side of an organism or body part, opposite of the ventral or front side.

Prone Position

A body position where one lies flat with the chest down and the back up.

  • Recognize different assessment positions and their particular roles in patient management.
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Torii MendozaJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The prone position involves the patient lying face down, allowing the back or dorsal surface to be examined, which matches the description given.