The Correct Position for the Postoperative Child Who Has Had

question 18

Multiple Choice

The correct position for the postoperative child who has had a cataract removed from the right eye is the ________ position.

• A) supine
• B) prone
• C) knee-chest
• D) right lateral Sims

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Definitions:

Subcutaneous

Pertaining to or situated under the skin.

Intrathecal

Refers to the administration of medication or other substances directly into the space under the arachnoid membrane of the spinal cord.

Intramuscular

A technique for delivering drugs deep into muscle tissue to facilitate rapid absorption into the circulation system.

Topical

Pertaining to a specific area; local.