A Patient with a Herniated Intravertebral Disk Undergoes a Laminectomy

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient with a herniated intravertebral disk undergoes a laminectomy and diskectomy. Following the surgery, the nurse should position the patient on the side by

• A) elevating the head of the bed 30 degrees and having the patient extend the legs while turning to the side.
• B) turning the patient's head and shoulders and then the hips, keeping the patient centered in the bed.
• C) having the patient turn by grasping the side rails and pulling the shoulders over.
• D) placing a pillow between the patient's legs and turning the entire body as a unit.

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