Positioning and aligning the patient is important because:

A) circulation may decrease and edema can develop from poor positioning.
B) foot drop and lumbar discomfort can develop from poor positioning.
C) breathing problems and pressure sores may develop from poor positioning.
D) of all of the above.


ANS: D

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