The optimal position for a female patient for the provision of perineal care is:
a. prone.
b. side-lying.
c. high-Fowler's.
d. dorsal recumbent.
D
The dorsal recumbent position provides full exposure of the female genitalia. The side-lying, prone, and high-Fowler's positions do not allow adequate exposure of the female genitalia.
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