The nurse is caring for a client who has undergone a spinal fusion. Which specific postoperative instructions does the nurse give this client?
a. "You may lift items up to 10 pounds."
b. "Wear your brace when you are out of bed."
c. "You must remain on bedrest for 48 hours after surgery."
d. "You will need to take steroids to prevent rejection of the bone graft."
B
Clients who undergo spinal fusion are fitted with a brace that they need to wear throughout the healing process (usually 3 to 6 months) whenever they are out of bed. The client does not need to remain on bedrest for the first 48 hours, should not lift anything, and will not take steroids for rejection prevention.
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What will be an ideal response?