When positioning a patient in prone, placing the arms alongside the head may result in decreased circulation to the arms.

Name: When positioning a patient in prone, placing the arms alongside the head may result in decreased circulation to the arms.
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Positioning the arms alongside the head in the prone position can stretch and compress the blood vessels and nerves in the axilla (armpit area), potentially leading to decreased circulation and nerve damage.

When Positioning a Patient in Prone, Placing the Arms Alongside