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Back lying position, the client's head and shoulders are slightly elevated on a small pillow and is used to provide comfort and facilitate healing following certain surgeries or anaesthetics.
what is the purpose of dorsal examinaton position in physical examination?

to determine if a person isfaking a sciatic nerve problem
Dorsal Recumbency is lying on the back.

Dorsal = Back

Recumbent = lying down

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