The nurse is assessing body alignment for a patient who is immobilized. Which patient position will the nurse use?
a. Supine position
b. Lateral position
c. Lateral position with positioning supports
d. Supine position with no pillow under the patient's head
ANS: B
Assess body alignment for a patient who is immobilized or bedridden with the patient in the lateral position, not supine. Remove all positioning supports from the bed except for the pillow under the head, and support the body with an adequate mattress.
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