In order to increase comfort for a patient while in the prone position (type of anatomical position), the patient's arms can be placed under his or her head.
What is anatomical position?
- The particular position of human body is termed as anatomical position.
- "In this the body is straight, facing the examiner, with feet flat on the ground."
- The palms are facing forward, the upper limbs (hands) are at the sides of the torso.
- Supine, prone, right lateral recumbent, and left lateral recumbent are the four main anatomical positions.
What is prone position?
- "Proning is the position, where a patient lay their abdomen (stomach) on the ground with face lying downward and back facing upside.
- This position helps with breathing and oxygenation.
- The discomfort a patient will feel is by face down. So, they are allowed to place their arms under their head to be more comfortable.
Hence, the correct answer is: placing the patient's arms under his or her head.
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