Lateral,lateral Chest,and Lateral Kidney Positions All Place Pressure on Structures

Lateral,lateral chest,and lateral kidney positions all place pressure on structures of the dependent side: ears,shoulder,ribs,hips,greater femoral head,knees,and ankles.The potential for injury to the patient is significant,based on these pressure areas.Which resultant injury or harm could be related to these lateral positions?

A) Diminished lung capacity of nondependent lung
B) Celiac plexus injury
C) Decreased blood return to the right side of the heart
D) Scalene node rupture

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