Asked by Dante Owens-Graves on May 27, 2024

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Which position describes a patient lying on her stomach face downward?

A) Prone
B) Supine
C) Sitting
D) Lithotomy

Prone

A body position lying face down, often used in medical settings for patients experiencing respiratory distress.

Supine

A position of the body lying face up or on the back.

Lithotomy

Lithotomy is a medical procedure or surgical position where the patient lies on their back with legs raised and apart, commonly used in gynecological and other surgeries.

  • Recognize the anatomical positions and terminology relevant to coding.
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Torii MendozaJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Prone position describes a patient lying on her stomach face downward.