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NCLEX-PN

Category - Basic Care

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A nurse is assigned to care for a client who is admitted due to severe abdominal pain after meals. The client is diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. The nurse should assist the client in which position to alleviate the pain?
  1. Supine position with the legs straight on bed
  2. Lie on the back with the knees flexed
  3. Sim’s position
  4. Left side-lying position
Explanation
Answer: B - Lying on the back with the knees flexed decreases the tension in the abdominal area, which reduces the pain. The other options are not correct.
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