A midwife is managing the care of a client who gave birth to her first baby 12 hours ago. Analgesia was administered during labor. The midwife teaches the client to assume which of the following positions to encourage uterine involution?

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To encourage uterine involution, the midwife should teach the client to assume the prone position. This position may also support the abdominal muscles. The knee-to-chest position is recommended to avoid air embolism.

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