A Patient Has Just Returned to the Unit from the PACU

Multiple Choice

A patient has just returned to the unit from the PACU after surgery for a tumor within the spine. The patient complains of pain. When positioning the patient for comfort and to reduce injury to the surgical site, the nurse will position to patient in what position?

A) In the high Fowlers position
B) In a flat side-lying position
C) In the Trendelenberg position
D) In the reverse Trendelenberg position