A patient lies on the left side with the under arm behind the back and the upper thigh flexed in the ____ position. 

A. Trendelenburg
B. Sims'
C. supine
D. prone
E. knee-elbow


B. Sims'
In the Sims' position, the patient lies on the left side with the under arm behind the back and the upper thigh flexed.

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