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Lisaclaire

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which of the following positions may be substituted for the lithotomy position for elderly and physically challenged patients?
 a. Semi-Fowler's
  b. Sims'
  c. Supine
  d. Knee-chest
  e. Prone

Question 2

The labial commissures are the corners where the upper and lower lips meet.
 a. True
  b. False
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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elizabethrperez

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

True
RATIONALE: The labial commissures should be observed for cracks, color changes, and variations in form.


Lisaclaire

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

TheNamesImani

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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