Nurses work together to logroll a patient who has had spinal surgery. Which of the following are recommended techniques for this procedure? Select all that apply
A) Enlist the help of another nurse for the procedure.
B) Use a fluffy pillow under the head of a patient with a neck injury.
C) Place a small pillow under the head to keep the spine in alignment.
D) Keep the patient's neck straight during and after the procedure.
E) Twist the patient's hips to place them in alignment with the neck.
F) Place the bed in a flat position and place a small pillow between the patient's knees.
C, D, F
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Which leads look at adjoining tissue in the inferior region of the left ventricle?
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