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NREMT Paramedic

Category - Medical

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Patients experiencing abdominal pain should be placed in which position?
  1. Supine, flat on their back
  2. Fowlers or sitting position
  3. Shock position with legs elevated
  4. On their back with legs flexed at the knees
Explanation
Answer: D - When the patient’s knees are flexed the abdominal muscles are relaxed. This may relieve some pain and discomfort for them.
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