The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has Undergone

question 28

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who has undergone a spinal fusion.Which specific postoperative instructions does the nurse give this client?

• A) "You may lift items up to 10 pounds."
• B) "Wear your brace when you are out of bed."
• C) "You must remain on bedrest for 48 hours after surgery."
• D) "You will need to take steroids to prevent rejection of the bone graft."

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Definitions:

Vertebra Prominens

The most prominent vertebra, usually the seventh cervical vertebra, easily felt through the skin at the base of the neck.

Manubrium

The upper portion of the sternum, connecting to the clavicles and the first pair of ribs.

Thoracic Expansion

The ability of the chest to expand and contract during breathing, often measured to assess respiratory health.

Respiratory System

The biological system consisting of specific organs and structures used for gas exchange in animals and plants, including the lungs in humans.