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Mostly called "back lying position". Lay flat on back with your knees flexed/bent upwards with your feet laying flat on the bed. This position is used for medical exam's of vaginal & rectal. Sometimes used for comfort measure or exercise. Rhianna Berriman
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What is the position of a client that have a kidney transplant?
dorsal recumbent
What is the position of choice for someone with orthopnea?
Dorsal recumbent
What is dorsal position?
The dorsum is medical terminology for the back. Hence, the dorsal position is lying on your back.
Is the dorsal recumbent position good for patients with back pain?
yes
Horizontal recumbent position?
The Horizontal recumbent position is a particular position one takes when laying down, usually in regards to medical studies. It involves laying on one's back, knees bent up and legs spread apart.
What is the best position for a patient with congestive heart failure?
high fowlers
When you are laying on your side with the outer leg bended up at the knee the position is called?
dorsal recumbent
Indication of dorsal recumbent?
abdominal palpation
What are the 5 basic positions for bed rest?
Upright Position,Recumbent Position,Semi Recumbent Position,Prone Position,Recovery Position .. :))) Hope It help's .
Surgical procedure uses the dorsal recumbent position?
Someone suffering from abdominal pain, what would you do elevation of the head? Placing a bolster under the knees or placing the person in the prone position?
Which position is used for examination of the anterior surface of the body?
horizontal recumbent assosiated as supine position
What is a synonym for supine?
I am pretty sure the answer to this question is dorsal recumbent postion or face-up.
