The Recovery Room Nurse Places the Client in the Lateral

question 10

Multiple Choice

The recovery room nurse places the client in the lateral Sims position on admission to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) because this position

• A) allows the tongue to fall forward.
• B) discourages thrombophlebitis.
• C) helps stabilize blood pressure.
• D) prevents abdominal distention.

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