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    ATI RN Paediatrics Nursing Proctored Exam 2023

    A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following placement of a halo vest to manage a cervical vertebral fracture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Flexion and extension of the neck should be avoided to prevent further injury. B. The screws on the halo device should not be tightened routinely unless directed by the provider. C. Pin site assessment should be done daily, not every other day, to check for infection. D. Repositioning the client using a turning sheet is important to prevent movement of the halo device and to prevent injury to the cervical spine.

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