Author Question: When providing care for a patient who has received spinal anesthesia, the nurse recognizes that ... (Read 46 times)

madam-professor · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

When providing care for a patient who has received spinal anesthesia, the nurse recognizes that which position prevents spinal headaches?

a. Prone
b. Lying on the side
c. Supine, with the head flat
d. Trendelenburg's position

Question 2

Which of the following is essential in teaching the patient how to use a thermometer?

a. Reading a digital thermometer
b. Shaking down the thermometer before use
c. Using the axillary thermometer
d. Selecting the most appropriate thermometer

aidanmbrowne · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Position patients with spinal anesthetic supine, without elevation of the head, for up to 24 hours to prevent spinal headache from loss of cerebrospinal fluid. Increased IV or PO fluids aid the body in replacing cerebrospinal fluid.

Answer to Question 2

D
Help a patient choose the most appropriate thermometer to use in the home based on the patient's dexterity, vision, and financial resources. For example, a patient with visual changes from glaucoma or retinopathy is able to read more easily a thermometer with a large digital display. The need for an oral, rectal, or axillary temperature depends on the patient's age and health status.