A nurse obtains a rectal swab for culture on a patient admitted from a long-term care setting for elective orthopedic surgery in an acute care facility.The nurse should assist the patient to assume which of the following positions?

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The most appropriate position for obtaining a rectal swab is for the patient to lie on their left side with their knees flexed towards their chest. This position provides optimal access to the rectum for the nurse and is comfortable for the patient. The other positions listed are not appropriate for obtaining a rectal swab.

A Nurse Obtains a Rectal Swab for Culture on a Patient