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yoooooman

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The nurse is assisting in logrolling a client recovering from spinal surgery. Why should the nurse place a pillow between the client's legs when turning?
 
  1. Stabilizes the spine
  2. Prevents hip contractures
  3. Supports the upper leg
  4. Keeps the legs parallel and aligned
  5. Prevents adduction of the upper leg

Question 2

The family members of a client who has just died want to spend time with the client. What should the nurse do to prepare the client for the family?
 
  1. Check the client's religion to make sure care is in compliance with religious expectations.
  2. Remove equipment from the room.
  3. Permit the family to view the client before postmortem care is done.
  4. Change the linens.
  5. Place the client in a natural body position.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3, 4, 5

Rationale: A pillow between the legs when logrolling does not stabilize the spine.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5
Rationale 1: Because care of the body can be influenced by religious law, the nurse should check the client's religion and make every attempt to comply.
Rationale 2: It is important to make the environment as clean and pleasant as possible, so equipment should be removed from the room.
Rationale 3: The nurse should not permit the family to view the client before cleaning and care are provided.
Rationale 4: It is important to make the environment as clean and pleasant as possible, so the linens should be changed.
Rationale 5: It is important to make the environment as clean and pleasant as possible, so the client's position should appear natural and comfortable.



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