While Providing Care for a Postsurgical Patient Who Has Not

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

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

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