The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient in the Postoperative

The nurse is caring for a patient in the postoperative unit following carotid endarterectomy. How should the nurse position the patient?

A) On the unoperated side, either in a flat position or with the head of the bed elevated 30 degrees.
B) On the operated side with the head of the bed in semi-Fowler's position.
C) On the unoperated side with a small towel placed directly against the operative site.
D) On the operated side with a pressure dressing over the operative site.