Following a Laminectomy with a Spinal Fusion,a Patient Reports Numbness

Following a laminectomy with a spinal fusion,a patient reports numbness and tingling of the right lower leg.What is the first nursing action?

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) Compare these findings with preoperative assessments of neuromuscular symptoms.