A nurse is receiving a ten-year-old child from the post-anesthesia care unit who has just undergone a tonsillectomy. The nurse ensures the child's safety by placing the child in which of the following positions?

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During the postoperative period, the nurse should turn the child to the side-lying position to drain the secretions from the mouth. This position reduces the risk for aspiration.

A Nurse Is Receiving a Ten-Year-Old Child from the Post-Anesthesia