After Spinal Anesthesia, What Is the Highest Priority Action of the Nurse

question 11

Multiple Choice

After spinal anesthesia, what is the highest priority action of the nurse?

• A) Elevate the head of the bed immediately when the client returns from surgery.
• B) Ambulate the client as soon as possible to aid in the excretion of the spinal anesthetic.
• C) Have the client change positions hourly to increase the spinal fluid loss.
• D) Instruct the client to remain flat for 6 to 8 hours to decrease the loss of spinal fluid.

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