Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 2339 of 2368
The nurse is preparing to give an enema to a client. Which position should the nurse use?
- Prone position
- Trendelenburg position
- Sim's position
- High Fowler's position
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Correct answer: Sim's position
Sim's position, halfway between supine and prone with the legs flexed, is used for some procedures such as giving an enema.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Mobility: Sim’s Position. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Basic Care and Comfort"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026