Which patient position is appropriate for a sigmoidoscopy? 

A. Prone
B. Sims'
C. Recumbent
D. Sitting
E. Lithotomy


B. Sims'
The patient should be placed in a Sims' or knee-chest position for a sigmoidoscopy.

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