A patient experienced a cerebral spinal fluid leak after spinal surgery. The leak has just been treated with a blood patch. What is the nurse's priority action?

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Keeping the patient flat in bed for 2 hours is the priority action after a blood patch is performed to ensure that the patch stays in place and allows for adequate healing time. Administering a bolus of IV fluids may be done but is not the priority. Positioning the patient on the left side or initiating strict isolation procedures are not necessary in this situation.

A Patient Experienced a Cerebral Spinal Fluid Leak After Spinal