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What is the shock position?

  1. Body supine with legs below the level of the heart
  2. Body supine with legs level with the ground
  3. Body supine with legs elevated 8-12 inches
  4. Body prone with legs elevated 8-12 inches
Explanation

Answer: C - If you suspect that a patient is going into shock the proper position to place them in is to arrange their body supine with their legs elevated 8-12 inches.

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