Which of the following is a potential complication associated with positioning the patient in the reverse Trendelenburg position?
A)Shearing of the skin
B)Increased intracranial pressure
C)Decreased movement of the diaphragm
D)Poor venous return

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A potential complication associated with positioning the patient in the reverse Trendelenburg position is poor venous return. This position involves elevating the patient's head; blood may be slow to return when it must travel downward into the legs. When moving the patient back into the horizontal position, the transition should be made slowly to avoid putting too much pressure on their circulatory system.

Which of the Following Is a Potential Complication Associated with Positioning