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NCLEX-PN

Category - Reduction of Risk

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A nurse is assigned to care for a client who just had a ventriculoperitoneal shunt procedure. The nurse should avoid which position to prevent complications?
  1. The child is positioned on the non-operated side
  2. The child is positioned on the operated side
  3. The child is positioned supine
  4. The child’s head is kept level with the rest of the body
Explanation
Answer: B - The child should not be positioned on the operated side. This position can place a great amount of pressure on the shunt valve. The other options are appropriate.
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