When positioning a patient, responders should consider that:
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Option B: Knees raised will reduce pressure on the abdomen.
Placing a patient with abdominal pain or injury in a semi-fowler's position with the knees flexed helps relax the abdominal musculature. This relaxation reduces tension and pressure on the abdominal wall, significantly increasing the patient's comfort.
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Placing a patient with abdominal pain or injury in a semi-fowler's position with the knees flexed helps relax the abdominal musculature. This relaxation reduces tension and pressure on the abdominal wall, significantly increasing the patient's comfort.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Medical First Aid (MFA).
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