While Providing Care for a Postsurgical Patient Who Has Not

question 25

Multiple Choice

While providing care for a postsurgical patient who has not received spinal anaesthesia,the nurse recognizes that which position is required to maintain a patent airway in the recovery phase?

• A) On his or her side with head facing down and neck slightly extended
• B) On his or her side with head facing down and neck slightly flexed
• C) On his or her back with hands over the chest
• D) On his or her side with head facing up and neck slightly extended

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