While caring for a patient who has a spinal cord injury, the nurse obtains assistance to logroll the patient.The nurse intervenes when observing the assistant prepare for the logroll by standing at which patient location?
A)The feet
B)The head
C)The waist
D)The thighs

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The nurse should intervene if the assistant stands at the feet because during a logroll, the assistant should be positioned at the head, waist, and thighs to maintain spinal alignment and ensure the patient's safety.

While Caring for a Patient Who Has a Spinal Cord