Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 2012 of 2368
A client who received spinal anesthesia has a severe headache that gets worse when sitting upright. What should the nurse do?
- Raise the head of the bed to a high Fowler position
- Encourage the client to walk in the hall
- Give a stool softener and recheck in one hour
- Help the client lie down and notify the anesthesia provider
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Correct answer: Help the client lie down and notify the anesthesia provider
Leakage of cerebrospinal fluid causes a spinal headache that is worse upright. The client is positioned lying and the anesthesia provider is notified.
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Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026