An individual who has a partial thickness burn to the posterior torso will find the ________ position the most comfortable
a. prone
b. Fowler's
c. supine
d. semi-recumbent
a
A prone position is where the individual lies on the
abdomen with the head supported on a small pillow and
turned to one side. In this position, pressure to the posterior
surface of the body is reduced.
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