The most beneficial and safe positioning of an unconscious patient who has a right-sided closed head injury is:
a. high Fowler's.
b. right side-lying.
c. flat with small pillow under head.
d. head of bed 20 to 30 degrees.
D
Keeping the head of the bed 20 to 30 degrees with the body in good alignment will help reduce intracranial pressure and keep the airway patent.
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