An elderly woman has fallen and is complaining of left hip pain. As you approach, you note that she is on her back and her left leg is turned inward. When relaying this information to the hospital staff, which of the following statements should you make regarding her position?
A) Supine with lateral rotation of the left lower extremity
B) Lateral recumbent with dorsal rotation of the left leg
C) Supine with medial rotation of the left lower extremity
D) Prone with left rotation of the lower extremity
Answer: C
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