Basic Nursing SkillsQuestion 105 of 200
The supine position is:
a.Lying on the stomach
b.Sitting upright
c.Side-lying with knees flexed
d.Lying flat on the back, face up; pillows under head and small support under knees can promote comfort but the position must be alternated every 2 hours
Explanation
Supine: lying flat on the back. Risks include sacral and heel pressure injury, aspiration if HOB low, and back pain. Mitigations: small pillow under head, small support under knees (do NOT fully bend knees long-term—causes contractures), heel float to off-load heels, reposition every 2 hours. Prone (a) is face-down; high-Fowler's (b) is upright; Sims'/lateral (c) is side-lying. Position choice depends on medical condition and care plan.
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