The nurse is caring for a postoperative client, who is on strict bed rest, after having a rod placed for scoliosis. The client is currently supine. Which action by the nurse is necessary prior to logrolling this client?
1. Moving the client closer to the side of the bed that the client will be turned toward
2. Placing a pillow under the client's head
3. Placing one or two pillows between the client's legs
4. Having the client fold the arms on the chest
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Rationale 1: The client is moved away from the side of the bed that the client will be turned toward.
Rationale 2: Pillows are not placed until after the client has been positioned.
Rationale 3: Pillows are not placed until after the client has been positioned.
Rationale 4: Having the client fold the arms on the chest prevents injury to the client and makes logrolling the client smoother and easier for the nurse.
Global Rationale: Having the client fold the arms on the chest prevents injury to the client and makes logrolling the client smoother and easier for the nurse. The client is moved away from the side of the bed that the client will be turned toward, and pillows are not placed until after the client has been positioned.
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