A safety strap is secured across the abdomen during the procedure when the patient is in the lithotomy position
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: F
Belting a safety belt across a patient's abdomen during the lithotomy position can cause compression of the abdominal structures. The safety belt is used only before and after the procedure when the patient's legs are down.
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