While Providing Care for a Postsurgical Patient Who Has Not

question 20

Multiple Choice

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

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

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