A child has just returned from surgery after spinal-fusion surgery. The nurse should check for signs of
1. increased intracranial pressure.
2. seizure activity.
3. impaired pupillary response duringneurological checks.
4. impaired color,sensitivity,andmovement to lower extremities.
Answer:4
Rationale: When the spinal column is manipulated,there is a risk for impaired color,sensitivity,and movement to lower extremities. The other signs are neurological impairment and are not high risk with spinal surgery.
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