Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a 9-year-old boy who presented to the ED after a penetrating injury from a BB gun. The client is diagnosed with a hyphema. The nurse proceeds to place the client in which position?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Semi-Fowler's position (B) reduces intraocular pressure and prevents blood pooling in hyphema. Flat (A) or Trendelenburg's (C) may increase pressure, and lateral (D) is not standard.