When the client who had a cervical spinal fusion this morning complains of a sudden radicular pain, the nurse is
a. alerted because this indicates possible infection.
b. concerned because this indicates possible meningitis.
c. distressed because of the possible need to repeat the surgery.
d. relieved because this indicates a reduction in edema.
A
Pain around the spinal nerves could indicate the bone graft has moved out of place and the sur-gery will have to be repeated.
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