A Nurse Assesses a Client Who Is Recovering from a Lumbar

question 17

Multiple Choice

A nurse assesses a client who is recovering from a lumbar laminectomy.Which complications should alert the nurse to urgently communicate with the health care provider? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Surgical discomfort
• B) Redness and itching at the incision site
• C) Incisional bulging
• D) Clear drainage on the dressing
• E) Sudden and severe headache