A patient has just returned to the unit from the PACU after surgery for a tumor within the spine
The patient complains of pain. When positioning the patient for comfort and to reduce injury to the surgical site, the nurse will position to patient in what position?
A) In the high Fowler's position
B) In a flat side-lying position
C) In the Trendelenberg position
D) In the reverse Trendelenberg position
Ans: B
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After spinal surgery, the bed is usually kept flat initially. The side-lying position is usually the most comfortable because this position imposes the least pressure on the surgical site. The Fowler's position, Trendelenberg position, and reverse Trendelenberg position are inappropriate for this patient because they would result in increased pain and complications.
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