A client admitted for surgery to repair a detached retina should be placed in which of the following positions?
1. Flat
2. Semi-Fowler's on the affected side
3. Semi-Fowler's on the unaffected side
4. Prone
3. Semi-Fowler's on the unaffected side
Rationale:
The client should be placed in the semi-Fowler's or Fowler's position on the unaffected side. Elevating the head of the bed and lying on the unaffected side reduce intraocular pressure in the affected eye. The other positions would not reduce the intraocular pressure within the affected eye and could cause more damage.
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