Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a laminectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when repositioning the client?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Place a pillow between the client's legs prior to logrolling.
Rationale:
🟨 Following a laminectomy, it's critical to maintain spinal alignment during repositioning.
🟨 A pillow between the legs keeps hips and spine aligned during logrolling, preventing torsion or twisting.
🟨 Arms should remain across the chest (not above the head), and positioning in semi-Fowler’s may increase spinal pressure.
🟨 Proper logrolling requires a coordinated team effort and spine precautions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Fundamentals of Nursing
- Answer Choices: 4
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