Which of the following surgical positions is sitting with the back positioned at a 45° angle?

A) Fowler
B) lithotomy
C) Trendelenburg
D) lateral recumbent


A
Explanation: The Fowler position is sitting with the back at a 45° angle. Lithotomy is lying face up with hips and knees bent at 90° angles. Trendelenburg is lying face up on an incline with head lower than legs. Lateral recumbent is lying either on the left or right side.

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