A nurse is assisting with a female genitalia examination.The nurse will assist the patient to which position?

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The lithotomy position provides maximal exposure of the rectal area.The supine position is used to assess the head,neck,anterior thorax,lungs,breasts,axillae,heart,abdomen,extremities,and pulses.It is the most normally relaxed position.The knee-chest position is used to examine the rectum.The dorsal recumbent position is used to assess the head,neck,anterior thorax,lungs,breasts,axillae,heart,and abdomen.This position is used for abdominal assessment because it promotes relation of abdominal muscles.

A Nurse Is Assisting with a Female Genitalia Examination