A 17-Year-Old Patient Is Returning to the Surgical Unit After

question 20

Multiple Choice

A 17-year-old patient is returning to the surgical unit after Luque instrumentation for scoliosis repair.In addition to the usual postoperative care,what additional intervention will be needed?

• A) Position changes are made by log rolling.
• B) Assistance is needed to use the bathroom.
• C) The head of the bed is elevated to minimize spinal headache.
• D) Passive range of motion is instituted to prevent neurologic injury.

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