When Assigned to the Patient on Complete Bed Rest for Spinal

question 8

Multiple Choice

When assigned to the patient on complete bed rest for spinal fusion secondary to scoliosis, the nurse will want to intervene to prevent common complications of immobility. Nursing interventions will include:

• A)Encouraging use of the spirometer every two hours while the child is awake.
• B)Log-rolling the patient every two hours while awake.
• C)Increasing intake of milk to maintain bone calcium.
• D)Increasing fruit and grains in the diet.
• E)Limiting fluid intake to reduce the need to void.

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