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71 terms pamelamiller75 Preview Spinal Cord Injury NCLEX Questions...53 terms Maria_Coronado22 Preview Spinal C Teacher julia A nurse is planning care for a client who has a spinal cord injury (SCI) involving a T12 fracture 1 week ago. The client has no muscle control of the lower limbs, bowel, or bladder. Which of the following should be the nurse's highest priority?
- prevention of further damage to the spinal cord
- prevention of contracture of the lower extremities
- prevention of skin breakdown of areas that lack
- prevention of postural hypotension when placing the
- prevention of further damage to the spinal cord
- neurogenic shock
- paralytic ileus
- stress ulcer
- respiratory compromise
- respiratory compromise
- examine skin for irritation or pressure
- sit the client upright in bed
- check the urinary catheter for blockage
- administer antihypertensive medication
- sit the client upright in bed
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client in a wheelchair
A nurse is caring for a client who has a C4 spinal cord injury. The nurse should recognize the client is at greatest risk for which of the following complications?
A nurse is caring for a client who has a spinal cord injury who reports a severe headache and is sweating profusely. Vital signs include blood pressure 220/110 mmHg and apical heart rate 54/min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a cervical spine injury 24 hr ago. Which of the following should the nurse clarify with the provider?
- anticoagulant
- plasma expanders
- H2 antagonists
- muscle relaxants
- muscle relaxants
- condom catheter
- intermittent urinary catheterization
- Crede's method
- indwelling urinary catheter
- condom catheter
A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a cervical spine injury 3 months ago. The nurse should plan to implement which of the following types of bladder management methods?
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