A patient reports severe pain after an abdominoperineal resection. What position should the nurse assist this patient into in order to promote comfort?
a. Side-lying
b. Supine
c. Prone
d. Semi-Fowler
A
Pain is severe for several days after an abdominoperineal resection. At first, the patient will be most comfortable in a side-lying position.
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