When the Client Who Had a Cervical Spinal Fusion This

question 13

Multiple Choice

When the client who had a cervical spinal fusion this morning complains of a sudden radicular pain, the nurse is

• A) alerted because this indicates possible infection.
• B) concerned because this indicates possible meningitis.
• C) distressed because of the possible need to repeat the surgery.
• D) relieved because this indicates a reduction in edema.

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