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    Clinical Nursing Skills and Techniques Study Set 4
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    Exam 11: Safe Patient Handling, transfer, and Positioning
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    Positioning of Patients to Maintain Correct Body Alignment Is Essential
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Positioning of Patients to Maintain Correct Body Alignment Is Essential

Question 2

Question 2

Multiple Choice

Positioning of patients to maintain correct body alignment is essential to prevent which of the following complications?


A) Thrombus
B) Pressure ulcer
C) Kyphosis
D) Contractures

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