Following a laminectomy with a spinal fusion, a patient reports numbness and tingling of the right lower leg. The first action indicated by the nurse is to
A) report the patient's complaint to the surgeon.
B) check the vital signs for indications of hemorrhage.
C) turn the patient to the side to relieve pressure on the operative area.
D) check the chart for preoperative neuromuscular assessment data.
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