The nurse is caring for a patient who has had spinal anesthesia.The nurse correctly questions which order?

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One of the goals during the postoperative period is to prevent or treat spinal headache.The headache can be treated with nursing interventions such as keeping the patient flat if a headache is reported and increasing fluid intake.If the headache becomes severe or does not improve,the physician could be notified.Lying flat for 6 to 8 hours reduces the risk of spinal headache and allows time for feeling to return to the legs; full diets can usually be resumed; and an incentive spirometer will reduce the chance of respiratory complications resulting from spinal anesthetic effects.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Had