A nurse is caring for a child who is postoperative following ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placement. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client?

Rationale: A. Placing the child on the unoperated side is not specifically required after VP shunt surgery. B. Trendelenburg position (head lower than feet) is not recommended as it can increase intracranial pressure. C. Prone positioning is not appropriate postoperatively as it may compress the shunt site and increase pressure. D. Semi-Fowler’s position (head elevated 15–30°) helps reduce intracranial pressure, promotes drainage from the ventricles, and prevents complications after VP shunt placement.