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PTA Question of the Week - Patient positioning

You are about to position a patient admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who developed a stage III decubitus ulcer over the right ischial tuberosity. The most appropriate position for the patient is:

1. Supine with pillows under the knees

2. Prone with pillows under the knees

3. Left side-lying with pillows between the knees

4. Right side-lying with pillows between the knees

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