A nurse assesses a client who is recovering from a lumbar laminectomy.Which complications should alert the nurse to urgently communicate with the health care provider? (Select all that apply.)

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Bulging at the incision site or clear fluid on the dressing after a laminectomy strongly suggests a cerebrospinal fluid leak,which constitutes an emergency.Loss of cerebral spinal fluid may cause a sudden and severe headache,which is also an emergency situation.Pain,redness,and itching at the site are normal.

A Nurse Assesses a Client Who Is Recovering from a Lumbar