When caring for a client in the early postoperative period after a hemorrhoidectomy, to ensure the client's safety, the nurse will place the client in which position?

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Julian Bauer

Biology

19 February, 16:40

When caring for a client in the early postoperative period after a hemorrhoidectomy, to ensure the client's safety, the nurse will place the client in which position?

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Melanie Murillo · Answer 1

The answer to this question would be: Side-lying

The side-lying position or recovery position is a position where the patient is lying on its side. In most of the cases, it doesn't need to be specified to the right/left. In this position, the tongue is at lower risk to cover the pharynx compared to lying upright.