The nurse is caring for a patient recovering from a laminectomy. Which action should the nurse take to prevent skin breakdown in this patient?
1. by providing the patient with an air mattress
2. by placing pillows under the patient to help the patient turn
3. by teaching the patient to grasp the side rail to turn
4. by using the log roll to turn the patient to the side
Correct Answer: 4
: A patient who has undergone a laminectomy needs to be turned by log rolling to prevent pressure on the area of surgery and ensure healing. An air mattress will help prevent skin breakdown, but the patient still needs to be turned frequently. Placing pillows under the patient can help take pressure off one side but the patient still needs to change positions often. Teaching the patient to grasp the side rail will cause the spine to twist, which should be avoided.
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