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An adult is now alert and oriented following abdominal surgery. What position is most appropriate for the client? A. Semi-Fowler's B. Prone C. Supine D. Sim's - ansA This position allows for greater thoracic expansion and puts less pressure on the suture line Following a craniotomy, the nurse positioned a client in low fowler's for which reason? A. To promote comfort B. To promote drainage from operation site C. To promote thoracic expansion D. To prevent circulatory overload - ansB The nurse is caring for a woman who had a CVA and has right-sided hemiplegia. Which action is least appropriate? a. Performing ROM exercise when bathing her b. Changing her position every two hours c. Suctioning the client supine and pulling the bed sheets tightly across her feet d. Placing her in the prone position for one hour three times a day - ansC The sheets should not be drawn tightly across the feet as this may cause foot drop The nurse is to help their client with right-sided hemiplegia get up into the wheelchair. How should the nurse place the wheelchair?