The Nurse Has Just Completed Insertion of a Nasal Trumpet

Multiple Choice

The nurse has just completed insertion of a nasal trumpet to assist in protecting a responsive client's airway and should place the client in which position to maintain the airway?

A) Supine with the head to the side
B) Side-lying with chin positioned closest to the chest
C) Prone with head to the side
D) Side-lying with head slightly tilted up and centered on the pillow