A patient who has had spinal surgery is not permitted to bend at the waist or to sit in a chair. To position the patient safely in bed, the nurse:
A) places her in low or semi-Fowler's position only.
B) uses logrolling to accomplish position changes from side to side.
C) moves the top half of her body first, then the middle, and finally her legs.
D) keeps her in a prone position to keep pressure off her back.

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Logrolling, or moving the patient's body as one unit, is used after back surgery or trauma or when twisting or flexion must be avoided. Logrolling is accomplished using a sheet and at least two persons.

A Patient Who Has Had Spinal Surgery Is Not Permitted