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7 Cards in this Set
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Supine |
The patient is lying face up on his back. |
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Prone |
The patient is lying face down on his stomach. |
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Lateral Recumbent Position (Recovery) |
The patient is lying on his left or right side. |
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Fowler's Postion |
The patient is lying on his back with his upper body elevated at a 45°to 60° angle. |
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Semi-Fowler's Position |
The patient is lying on his back with the upper body elevated at an angle less than 45°. |
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Trendelenburg Position |
The patient is lying on his back with the legs elevated higher than the head and body on an incline plane. |
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Shock Position |
The patient is lying on his back with his feet and legs elevated approximately 12 inches. |
