. The client diagnosed with cancer of the prostate has had prostate surgery using spinal anesthesia. Which safety precaution should the postanesthesia care nurse use? 1. Cover the client with a...

. The client diagnosed with cancer of the prostate has had prostate surgery using spinal anesthesia. Which safety precaution should the postanesthesia care nurse use?

1. Cover the client with a heating device to avoid hypothermia.

2. Keep the head of the bed elevated until the feeling returns to the legs.

3. Medicate the client with intravenous narcotic analgesics for pain.

4. Hold pressure on the epidural insertion site for at least 5 minutes.