A nurse is planning postoperative care for an adolescent following scoliosis repair with spinal instrumentation. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

The correct answer is Choice B.Choice A rationaleAssisting the adolescent to ambulate 12 hours following surgery is not recommended. Early ambulation is important, but 12 hours post-surgery is too soon and can lead to complications such as increased pain and risk of injury.Choice B rationaleEnsuring two nurses logroll the adolescent every 2 hours is crucial. Logrolling helps maintain spinal alignment and prevents complications such as pressure ulcers and respiratory issues.Choice C rationaleMaintaining the head of the bed at a 30° angle is not appropriate immediately post-surgery as it can increase pressure on the surgical site and compromise spinal alignment.Choice D rationaleOffering sips of water 4 hours following surgery is not recommended. Postoperative patients are usually kept NPO (nothing by mouth) for a certain period to prevent aspiration and other complications.