Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Practice Question
A client with retinal detachment of the right eye has a scleral buckling with instillation of silicone oil. Post-operatively the client should be positioned:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Following a scleral buckling with instillation of silicone oil or gas, the client should be positioned prone with the head turned so that the operative eye is facing upward. Answers A, B, and C would displace the oil and prevent it from enhancing a seal between the retina and choroid.
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