A patient, age 45, has had a left intramedullary rod placed into his left femur. He is presenting with signs and symptoms of postoperative shock. The recommended position for a person going into shock is

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The patient should remain flat in bed. Avoid the Trendelenburg position because it pushes the abdominal organs against the diaphragm, affecting the lung and heart.

A Patient, Age 45, Has Had a Left Intramedullary Rod