Posted: July 10th, 2017

Nurse Monica is handling a female client who had undergone a mastectomy. Which is the best position in which she should place the client?

Nurse Monica is handling a female client who had undergone a mastectomy. Which is the best position in which she should place the client?

A. Head of bed elevated at least 30° with the affected arm elevated on a pillow.
B. Forward side-lying position.
C. Supine position with the affected arm remain flat.
D. Head of bed elevated at least 30° with the unaffected arm elevated on a pillow.