You Are Working with Your Patient with a Spinal Cord

question 5

Multiple Choice

You are working with your patient with a spinal cord injury on a tilt table and the patient complains of onset of headache accompanied by flushing and "goose bumps." Your response would be to:

• A)Continue treatment and provide him a washcloth to cool his temperature.
• B)Check the catheter for kinking and position the patient upright ASAP.
• C)Lie the patient flat ASAP.
• D)Encourage your patient to move his arms actively.

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Definitions:

Induced Consumption

The portion of consumption that changes in response to changes in income, where higher income levels lead to higher consumption.

Disposable Income

Funds available for saving or spending once taxes and contributions to social security are deducted.

Disposable Income

Resources available to households for financial management in spending and saving after income tax deductions.

Consumption

The use of goods and services by households or the amount spent on them.