A Patient with a Herniated Intravertebral Disc Undergoes a Laminectomy

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient with a herniated intravertebral disc undergoes a laminectomy and discectomy.Following the surgery,how should the nurse position the patient on his side?

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

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