The nurse is assisting a patient in assuming a side-lying position. What intervention would be best for the nurse to provide?
a) Place the uppermost hip slightly forward in a position of slight abduction.
b) Align the lower extremities in a neutral position.
c) Extend the legs with a firm support under the popliteal area.
d) Position the trunk so that hip flexion is minimized.
Answer: Place the uppermost hip slightly forward in a position of slight abduction.
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