The nurse is preparing a plan of care for an infant who will be returning from the recovery room following the surgical repair of a cleft lip located on the right side of the lip
On return from the recovery room, the nurse plans to position the infant: 1. Prone and flat
2. Supine and flat
3. On the left side
4. On the right side
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Rationale: Following cleft lip repair, the infant should be positioned supine or on the side lateral to the repair to prevent the suture lines from contacting the bed linens. Immediately after surgery, it is best to place the infant on the left side rather than supine to prevent aspiration if the infant vomits.
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