You are caring for an alert and oriented patient with chest pain. Emergency First Responders have initiated supplemental oxygen, and your EMT partner assisted in the administration of aspirin and two nitroglycerin tablets. Currently, the patient's vital signs are pulse, 76; respirations, 16 breaths/min; blood pressure, 110/56 mmHg; and SpO2, 95%. When transporting this patient on the stretcher, which position is best?
A) Semi-Fowler's position
B) Supine with head elevated
C) Lateral recumbent
D) Position of comfort
D) Position of comfort
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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