When placing a patient in a Trendelenburg position, place the ____________
a. feet parallel to the head
b. feet lower than the head
c. feet higher than the head
d. patient on his or her side
c
RATIONALE: When a patient is placed in a Trendelenburg position, the feet are higher than the head.
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