The nurse is assisting in developing a plan of care for a child who will be returning from the operating room following a tonsillectomy. The nurse plans to place the child in which of the following positions on return from the operating room?

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The side-lying position is recommended for a child returning from a tonsillectomy to facilitate drainage and prevent aspiration of blood or secretions, enhancing airway clearance and safety.

The Nurse Is Assisting in Developing a Plan of Care