If a patient is uncomfortable lying flat on the examining table for an ECG test, he can be placed in the ____.
A) prone position
B) supine position
C) Fowler's position
D) Sims' position
E) proctologic position

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Fowler's position involves the patient being semi-upright, sitting at angles between 15 and 90 degrees, which can make it easier for those who have difficulty lying flat to breathe and feel more comfortable during an ECG test.

If a Patient Is Uncomfortable Lying Flat on the Examining