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Prone position Lateral position (side-lying)

• The person lies on the • A pillow is under the head

abdomen with the head and neck.

turned to one side. • The upper leg, ankle, and

• The bed is flat. thigh are supported with

• Small pillows are placed pillows.

under the head, abdomen, • A pillow is positioned against

and lower legs. the person’s back.

• Arms are flexed at the • A small pillow is under the

elbows with the hands near upper arm and hand.

the head.