A patient is being prepped for surgery on the cervical spine. At what level will the nurse most likely need to shave the head?
A)The back of the neck only
B)The back of the neck and up into the hairline to the level of the ears
C)The back of the neck and up into the hairline to the top of the head
D)The entire head must be shaved.

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When preparing for surgery on the cervical spine, the nurse will most likely need to shave the back of the neck and up into the hairline to the level of the ears. Removing hair from this area keeps the point of the surgical incision at the cervical spine clean and free from debris. Long hair above this level may be pinned above the head and away from the incision. It may then be let down to cover the shaved area following the procedure.

A Patient Is Being Prepped for Surgery on the Cervical