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    ATI PN Exit 2023 Proctored ExamQuestion 152
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    ATI PN Exit 2023 Proctored Exam

    A nurse is helping to place a client into the prone position. The nurse should use a small pillow to relieve pressure from which of the following areas of the client's body?

    Explanation & Rationale

    The Heel is not in direct contact with the bed surface when a client is in the prone position. Therefore, a pillow is not typically needed to relieve pressure in this area. The coccyx, or tailbone, is not in direct contact with the bed surface when a client is in the prone position. Therefore, a pillow is not typically needed to relieve pressure in this area. The Occiput, is not in direct contact with the bed surface when a client is in the prone position. Therefore, a pillow is not typically needed to relieve pressure in this area. he breasts, particularly in female clients, can experience significant pressure when in the prone position. Using a small pillow can help to relieve this pressure and increase the client’s comfort. A small pillow can help support the client’s breasts and prevent them from being compressed or injured during the prone position1. The breasts are a sensitive area that can be affected by gravity, friction, or pressure2. A pillow can also help maintain proper body alignment and prevent hyperextension of the back

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