Nursing · Pediatric Nursing
A child has just returned to the postsurgical unit after a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. To prevent aspiration of secretions or blood, which position should the nurse place the child in until fully awake?
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- 1Supine
- 2Side-lying (lateral) or prone with head turned to the side✓
- 3High Fowler's
- 4Trendelenburg
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Side-lying (lateral) or prone with head turned to the side
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