Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
The nurse cares for a client scheduled for spinal surgery in one hour. The nurse anticipates that the primary healthcare provider (PHCP) will prescribe
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Enoxaparin, a low-molecular-weight heparin, is commonly prescribed preoperatively for spinal surgery to prevent venous thromboembolism due to prolonged immobility. Gentamicin is an antibiotic, hydromorphone is for pain, and cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant, none of which are typically prioritized preoperatively for this purpose.