In the sidelying position, the uppermost lower extremity is placed:
A) directly on top of the lowermost lower extremity.
B) on pillows to prevent adduction and pressure on the lowermost lower extremity.
C) on pillows in abduction to decrease pressure on the lowermost lower extremity.
D) none of the above.
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