Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
A client who had a left thoracoscopy sustained an injury secondary to the surgery position. The nurse should assess the client for:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Thoracoscopy positioning (lateral decubitus) can compress nerves in the arm, causing tingling due to brachial plexus injury. Footdrop or Achilles reflex issues are unrelated to this position.