After Laminectomy with a Spinal Fusion to Treat a Herniated

question 4

Multiple Choice

After laminectomy with a spinal fusion to treat a herniated disc,a patient reports numbness and tingling of the right lower leg. The first action 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 left to relieve pressure on the right leg.

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