After the anesthesiologist inserts the anesthetic agent into the patient's spinal column, the nurse assists the patient into a supine position with the neck flexed. The nurse is doing this to:
1. Help the anesthetic agent reach the appropriate level in the spinal column.
2. Assist the patient with respirations.
3. Ensure the patient's cardiac function will not be affected by the anesthesia.
4. Better monitor the patient's blood pressure and pulse.
Help the anesthetic agent reach the appropriate level in the spinal column.
Rationale: Spinal anesthesia is the administration of a local anesthetic into the spinal column. Once the medication is introduced, having the patient assume a supine position with the neck flexed will ensure that the anesthesia will reach the appropriate level in the spinal column. Having the patient assume this position does not specifically support respirations or ensure that the patient's cardiac function is not affected by the anesthesia. This position is not assumed to better monitor the patient's blood pressure and pulse.
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