What is a potential complication associated with placing the patient in the lithotomy position?
A)Hip dislocation
B)Nasal drainage
C)Decreased movement of the diaphragm
D)Low blood pressure

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A potential complication associated with placing the patient in the lithotomy position is hip dislocation. This may occur if the patient's legs accidentally come out of the stirrups during the procedure. The nurse can prevent this from occurring by carefully securing the patient's legs into the stirrups and keeping the legs at equal levels bilaterally.

What Is a Potential Complication Associated with Placing the Patient