After abdominoplasty, the nurse would place the client in the
A) low-Fowler position.
B) mid-Fowler position with knees bent.
C) side-lying position.
D) supine position with knees bent.

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The post-abdominoplasty client needs to lie in a contouring position (i.e., mid-Fowler position with knees bent) when in bed to decrease tension on the suture lines.

After Abdominoplasty, the Nurse Would Place the Client in the