The correct position for the postoperative child who has had a cataract removed from the right eye is the ________ position.
A) supine
B) prone
C) knee-chest
D) right lateral Sims

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To prevent edema and pressure on the operative site,the nurse should elevate the head of the bed slightly and avoid placing the child in a dependent position.The prone position is a dependent position,which is contraindicated after cataract surgery.The knee-chest position is contraindicated after cataract surgery.The right lateral Sims position increases pressure on the operative site.

The Correct Position for the Postoperative Child Who Has Had