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

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Side-lying with the head slightly tilted up and centered on the pillow is the best position to maintain an open airway and ensure proper drainage, reducing the risk of aspiration and promoting comfort while using a nasal trumpet.

The Nurse Has Just Completed Insertion of a Nasal Trumpet