Which interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care for an adolescent client who is on complete bed rest after spinal fusion surgery secondary to scoliosis to prevent complications associated with immobility? Select all that apply.
A) Encouraging use of the spirometer every 2 hours while the child is awake
B) Log-rolling the client every 2 hours while awake
C) Increasing intake of milk to maintain bone calcium
D) Increasing fruit and grains in the diet
E) Limiting fluid intake to reduce the need to void

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A) Using a spirometer every 2 hours while awake helps prevent pulmonary complications, such as pneumonia, by promoting lung expansion and clearing secretions.B) Log-rolling the client every 2 hours helps prevent pressure ulcers and maintains spinal alignment after surgery.D) Increasing fruit and grains in the diet helps prevent constipation, a common problem due to reduced mobility and the use of opioid pain medications.

Which Interventions Should the Nurse Include in the Plan of Care