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supine
areas assessed: anterior chest for respi, cardiac, and breast
pulse & extremities
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supine
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sitting
areas assessed: head, neck
anterior posterior chest
vital signs & upper extremities
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sitting
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dorsal recumbent
areas assessed: abdomen: supine w knees slightly flexed to relax abdominal muscles
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dorsal recumbent
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sims
female pelvic area if patient is unable to do lithotomy
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sims
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prone
areas assessed: musculoskeletal system
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prone
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left lateral recumbent
areas assessed: chest: best for cardiac auscultation
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left lateral recumbent
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knee chest
area assessed: male rectal, prostate area
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knee chest
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standing
areas assessed: spine, joints
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standing
