A patient is scheduled for a procedure involving the rectal area. The nurse has asked the patient to lie on his left side and draw his right knee to his chest. Which position is described?

The Sims’ position involves lying on the left side with the right hip and knee flexed toward the chest. It is commonly used for rectal examinations and procedures. Lithotomy involves lying on the back with the legs raised, while prone means lying face down.

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