Following Laminectomy with a Spinal Fusion to Treat a Herniated

question 1

Multiple Choice

Following laminectomy with a spinal fusion to treat a herniated disc,a patient reports numbness and tingling of the right lower leg.The first action that the nurse should take is to

• A) report the patient's complaint to the surgeon.
• B) check the chart for preoperative assessment data.
• C) check the vital signs for indications of hemorrhage.
• D) turn the patient to the side to relieve pressure on the right leg.

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