Following a Laminectomy with a Spinal Fusion, a Patient Reports

question 11

Multiple Choice

Following a laminectomy with a spinal fusion, a patient reports numbness and tingling of the right lower leg. The first action indicated by the nurse is to

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

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