The nurse receives a patient back onto the unit after an appendectomy. What is the best positioning for this patient after surgery to reduce pain?
A) Supine position
B) Lithotomy position
C) Trendelenburg position
D) High-Fowler's position
Ans: D
Feedback: After an appendectomy, the nurse places the patient in a high-Fowler's position to reduce the tension on the incision and abdominal organs, helping to reduce pain.
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