The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Underwent Surgery

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who underwent surgery for a retinal detachment. The surgery included the injection of an air bubble to promote contact between the retina and choroids. What position should the nurse keep the client in?

• A) With the face parallel to the floor
• B) With the client's head slightly elevated
• C) With the client lying on the same side as the eye in which the air bubble is to be instilled
• D) With the client in an upright position

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