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A client who had a lumbar laminectomy has just returned to the nursing care unit following an uneventful stay in the postanesthesia care unit. How should the nurse position the client?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Side-lying with a pillow between legs maintains spinal alignment post-lumbar laminectomy, reducing strain. Supine or prone may stress the surgical site, and semi-reclining is less ideal.