The nurse is planning care for a patient recovering from spinal fusion surgery. What should the nurse identify as goals of care for this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. maximizing comfort
2. controlling pain
3. promoting body alignment
4. preventing injury
5. promoting nutritional intake
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
The goals of care for the patient recovering from spinal surgery are to maximize comfort, provide effective pain management, promote correct body alignment, and prevent further injury. Promoting nutritional intake is not a goal of care for the patient recovering from spinal surgery.
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