Which of the following trouble points are common in the side-lying position? (Select all that apply.)
a. Lack of support for the feet
b. Lack of protection for pressure points for the ears, shoulders, anterior iliac spine, trochanter, and ankles
c. Adduction of the shoulder and hip joints
d. Hyperextension of the neck
e. Spinal curves out of normal alignment
A, B, C, E
The following are trouble points that are common in the side-lying position:
• Lateral flexion of the neck
• Spinal curves out of normal alignment
• Shoulder and hip joints internally rotated, adducted, or unsupported
• Lack of support for the feet
• Lack of protection for pressure points at the ear, shoulder, anterior iliac spine, trochanter, and ankles
• Excessive lateral flexion of the spine if the patient has large hips and a pillow is not placed superior to the hips at the waist
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