Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a child immediately postoperative following a left ear myringotomy. The nurse should position the child
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Positioning the child on the right lateral recumbent side (operative ear up) post-myringotomy facilitates drainage from the left ear and prevents pressure on the surgical site. Left lateral recumbent or prone positions could obstruct drainage, and modified Trendelenburg is not indicated.