Lateral,lateral Chest,and Lateral Kidney Positions All Place Pressure on Structures

Multiple Choice

Lateral,lateral chest,and lateral kidney positions all place pressure on structures of the dependent side:ears,shoulder,ribs,hips,greater femoral head,knees,and ankles.The potential for injury to the patient is significant,based on these pressure areas.Which resultant injury or harm could be related to these lateral positions?

A) Diminished lung capacity of dependent lung
B) Brachial plexus injury
C) Venous pooling shifts toward dependent side with DVT in lower extremities
D) All of the options are correct.