Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A child who is postoperative following ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placementA nurse is caring for a child who is postoperative following ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placement. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Positioning on the unoperated side prevents pressure on the shunt, aiding drainage and reducing complications. Other positions risk increasing intracranial pressure.