The nurse is preparing to assist the adult female patient with perineal care. Which of the following is the best position for this patient?
a. Dorsal recumbent
b. Side-lying
c. Supine
d. Prone
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A In order for the nurse to perform female perineal care, the patient should be assisted to the dorsal recumbent position. This position provides easy access to the female genitalia.
B Side-lying is not the position of choice for performing perineal care for the female patient.
C The supine position is the position of choice for performing perineal care for the male, not the female patient.
D The prone position is not the position of choice for performing perineal care for the female patient.
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