Your patient is a 40-year-old woman who has been experiencing abdominal pain and vomiting for two days. She is now responsive to verbal stimulus; has cool, dry skin; a heart rate of 116; respirations of 24; and a blood pressure of 100/70. Which of the following is the BEST position for transporting this patient?
A) Supine with the knees bent
B) Left lateral recumbent with the legs bent
C) Sitting up at a 90-degree angle
D) Sitting up at a 45-degree angle
B
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