A client post back surgery has called for the nurse on the call bell to change position. The nurse knows that the best method for assisting the client is to have the client:
a. sit upright from a back lying position
b. log roll to turn onto the side
c. use the trapeze to pull himself up
d. twist the upper body to reach side rail
B
Postoperatively, log-roll turning prevents injury to the vertebrae and spine. The client may not lift or carry more than 5 pounds for at least 8 weeks. Twisting movements are avoided. The client cannot drive a car until the surgeon permits. Sitting is limited during the early postoperative period; the client either stands or lies down. Physical therapy is focused on muscle strengthening and client comfort. Heat therapy, ultrasound, and exercises promote comfort and healing.
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