The nurse is caring for a client recovering from surgery to repair a detached retina.In which position should the client be placed?

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A) The client should be placed in the semi-Fowler or Fowler position on the unaffected side. Elevating the head of the bed and lying on the unaffected side reduce intraocular pressure in the affected eye. The other positions would not reduce the intraocular pressure within the affected eye and could cause more damage.
B) The client should be placed in the semi-Fowler or Fowler position on the unaffected side. Elevating the head of the bed and lying on the unaffected side reduce intraocular pressure in the affected eye. The other positions would not reduce the intraocular pressure within the affected eye and could cause more damage.
C) The client should be placed in the semi-Fowler or Fowler position on the unaffected side. Elevating the head of the bed and lying on the unaffected side reduce intraocular pressure in the affected eye. The other positions would not reduce the intraocular pressure within the affected eye and could cause more damage.
D) The client should be placed in the semi-Fowler or Fowler position on the unaffected side. Elevating the head of the bed and lying on the unaffected side reduce intraocular pressure in the affected eye. The other positions would not reduce the intraocular pressure within the affected eye and could cause more damage.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Recovering from Surgery