Following laminectomy surgery, the nurse should turn and responsition the client by doing which of the following? a. A. Having the client use the side rails of the bed b. B. Elevating the head of the bed 45 degree, then turning the legs together towards the floor, bending at the waist c. C. Logrolling the client as a unit, keeping the body in proper alignment d. D. Turning the client s head and shoulders then hips

A nurse is caring for a client immediately following a cardiac catheterization through the right femoral artery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?A. Monitor the client's vital signs once every hour.B. Elevate the head of the client's bed to a 45° angle.C. Restrict the client's fluid intake.D. Instruct the client not to bend the affected leg.

A nurse caring for a client on bed rest following a spinal cord injuryWhen positioning the client's feet, which position would prevent the client from developing foot drop?A. SupinationB. DorsiflexionC. HyperextensionD. Abduction

A nurse is planning care for a client who has left-sided hemiplegia following a stroke.Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?A. Provide the client with a short-handled reacher.B. Place a plate guard on the client's meal tray.C. Remind the client to use a cane on his left side while ambulating.D. Position the bedside table on the client's left side.

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?A. Clear items from the client's surrounding area.B. Lower the client to the floor.C. Obtain the client's vital signs.D. Loosen the client's restrictive clothing.

In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client?*1 pointa. Semi-sitting (low Fowler’s position)b. Sitting nearly upright (high Fowler’s position)c. Lying on her right side (Sims’ position)d. Lying on her back with her head lowered (Trendelenburg’s position)