A patient lying on their back with legs raised and feet in stirrups would be in this position:

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The lithotomy position is commonly used in gynecological and urological procedures, where the patient lies on their back with legs raised and feet in stirrups. Option A, orthopnea, is a sitting position that helps a patient breathe easier. Option B, Fowler, is a sitting position with the head of the bed elevated to varying degrees. Option D, Sims, is a lying on the side with one leg flexed at the hip and knee, and the other straight.

A Patient Lying on Their Back with Legs Raised and Feet