Upon admission to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU),the client who has no orthopedic or neurological restrictions is positioned with the:

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To promote a patent airway,the head of the bed may be slightly elevated and the client's neck slightly extended,with the client's head turned to the side.The client's head should not be flexed as this may occlude the airway.The client's arms should never be positioned over or across the chest,because this reduces maximal chest expansion.

Upon Admission to the Postanesthesia Care Unit (PACU),the Client Who