The nurse is providing health education to a patient scheduled for a colonoscopy. The nurse should explain that she will be placed in what position during this diagnostic test?
A) In a knee-chest position (lithotomy position)
B) Lying prone with legs drawn toward the chest
C) Lying on the left side with legs drawn toward the chest
D) In a prone position with two pillows elevating the buttocks
Ans: C
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For best visualization, colonoscopy is performed while the patient is lying on the left side with the legs drawn up toward the chest. A knee–chest position, lying on the stomach with legs drawn to the chest, and a prone position with two pillows elevating the legs do not allow for the best visualization.
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