You are at a friend's house when her mother begins having acute pains in her abdomen. You know that sudden acute abdominal pain may indicate an emergency, so you immediately call EMS. While waiting for their arrival, what can you do to make your friend's mother more comfortable? 

A. Encourage her to lie on her side.
B. Offering her a light meal.
C. Apply heat to her abdomen.
D. Apply a cold compress to her abdomen.
E. Encourage her to lie on her back with her knees flexed.


E. Encourage her to lie on her back with her knees flexed.
Encourage your friend's mother to lie on her back with her knees flexed. This position lets the abdominal muscles relax.

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