Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
The nurse is preparing to admit a client following lumbar spinal fusion surgery. The nurse should instruct the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to have which equipment at the bedside?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
An overhead trapeze assists with safe repositioning and mobility post-lumbar spinal fusion, reducing strain on the surgical site. Abduction pillows are used for hip surgeries, transfer boards aid general transfers, and CPM is for joint surgeries, not spinal fusion.