The nurse is examining only the rectal area of a woman and should place the woman in what position?
a. Lithotomy
b. Prone
c. Left lateral decubitus
d. Bending over the table while standing
ANS: C
The nurse should place the female patient in the lithotomy position if the genitalia are being examined as well. The left lateral decubitus position is used for the rectal area alone.
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