The nurse has just completed insertion of a nasal trumpet to assist in protecting a responsive client's airway and should place the client in which position to maintain the airway?
A. Supine with the head to the side
B. Side-lying with chin positioned closest to the chest
C. Prone with head to the side
D. Side-lying with head slightly tilted up and centered on the pillow
Answer: D
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