A Patient Diagnosed with Several Fractured Vertebra Is Having Surgical

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with several fractured vertebra is having surgical stabilization.The nurse would reinforce which information about this surgery?

• A)"You will be required to wear a hard cervical collar for several months after the surgery."
• B)"After surgery you will be fitted for a halo device."
• C)"The fusion generally requires insertion of rods to stabilize your spine internally."
• D)"This is the first of a series of surgeries you will require."

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