I believe the answer is d
A patient in the recovery room after cardiac surgery begins to have extremity paresthesia, peaked T waves, and mental confusion.
What type of electrolyte imbalance does the nurse suspect this patient is having?
-Potassium
C. they can do more harm then good.
Answer:A. maintain spinal stabilization as she is extricated.
Explanation:
Spinal stabilization is a treatment procedure which provides stability to the broken bones of spine. It is a part of surgerical procedure which involves the installation of bone grafts and hardware. This is done to fuse the segments of the spine.
It could lead to infections, which will increase risk of cardiovascular disease