The correct position for the postoperative child who has had a cataract removed from the right eye is the _____ position
a. supine
b. prone
c. knee-chest
d. right lateral Sims'
A
To prevent edema and pressure on the operative site, the nurse should elevate the head of the bed slightly and avoid placing the child in a dependent position. The prone position is a dependent position, which is contraindicated after cataract surgery. The knee-chest position is contraindicated after cataract surgery. The right lateral Sims' position would increase pressure on the operative site.
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