Identify the position in which an adult client in the recovery room should be placed when he or she complains of a sore throat and is lethargic after a tonsillectomy.
A)Side-lying
B)High Fowler's
C)Trendelenburg's
D)Batrachian

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After a tonsillectomy, placing the patient in a side-lying position helps prevent aspiration of blood or secretions, which is especially important for a lethargic patient who may not be fully able to protect their airway.

Identify the Position in Which an Adult Client in the Recovery