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To Place a Patient in the Sims' or Lateral Lying

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To place a patient in the Sims' or lateral lying position, the nurse would initially:
A) raise the head of the bed to a 45- or 60-degree angle.
B) raise the bed to a waist high working level.
C) bring the patient to the edge of the bed so that she will be centered when turned on her side.
D) place a pillow behind the patient's back to support her and prevent her from rolling onto her back.

To place a patient in the Sims' or lateral lying position, the nurse would initially:


A) raise the head of the bed to a 45- or 60-degree angle.
B) raise the bed to a waist high working level.
C) bring the patient to the edge of the bed so that she will be centered when turned on her side.
D) place a pillow behind the patient's back to support her and prevent her from rolling onto her back.

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