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    Ati Paediatrics Proctored Exam (Cni College)

    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?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Placing the child prone is not recommended after VP shunt surgery because it can put pressure on the shunt site and increase the risk of complications. B. Positioning the child on the unoperated side helps protect the surgical site, prevents pressure on the shunt, and promotes comfort while allowing monitoring for complications. C. Semi-Fowler’s position may increase intracranial pressure in some children postoperatively, so it is not the preferred immediate postoperative position. D. Trendelenburg position is contraindicated because it can increase intracranial pressure and compromise cerebral perfusion, which is risky after VP shunt placement.

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