Your patient is a 40-year-old female who has n experiencing abdominal pain and vomiting for 2 days. She is now responsive to verbal stimulus; has cool, dry skin; a heart rate of 116; respirations of 24; and a blood pressure of 100/70. Which of the following is the BEST position for transporting this patient?

A) Sitting up at a 90-degree angle B) Left lateral recumbent with the legs bent
C) Supine with the knees bent D) Sitting up at a 45-degree angle


B

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