ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exit Exam B Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a lumbar laminectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Encourage the client to log-roll when turning. This is crucial post-lumbar laminectomy to prevent injury to the surgical site and surrounding structures. Log-rolling maintains the spine in proper alignment, reducing strain on the incision site.
B: Placing the client in a prone position can increase pressure on the surgical site, leading to complications.
C: Applying a heating pad can increase blood flow, potentially causing bleeding at the surgical site.
D: Early ambulation is important, but assisting the client on the second postoperative day may be premature and risky.
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