Nursing · Medical Surgical Nursing
A patient is scheduled for a left pneumonectomy. Which position should the nurse anticipate being ordered for this patient postoperatively to ensure optimal ventilation and fluid drainage?
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- 1On the operated left side or on the back✓
- 2In a prone position with the head turned to the side
- 3On the back or turned only to the unoperated right side
- 4Strictly on the back (supine position) only
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On the operated left side or on the back
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