While Providing Care for a Postsurgical Patient Who Has Not

Multiple Choice

While providing care for a postsurgical patient who has not received spinal anesthesia,the nurse recognizes that which position is required to maintain a patent airway in the recovery phase?

A) On his side with head facing down and neck slightly extended
B) On his side with head facing down and neck slightly flexed
C) On his back with hands over the chest
D) On his side with head facing up and neck slightly extended