A Patient with Suspected Spinal Cord and Head Injuries Is

question 36

Multiple Choice

A patient with suspected spinal cord and head injuries is brought into the emergency department on a backboard after a car accident. The Glasgow Coma Scale score is 15; vital signs are blood pressure 130/82 mm Hg, pulse 102 beats/min, respirations 20 breaths/min, and temperature 98°F (36.6°C) . What is the most important nursing intervention during initial care of the patient?

• A)Check the extremities for range of motion.
• B)Avoid moving the patient.
• C)Turn the patient to the side to avoid aspiration.
• D)Keep the head of the bed elevated 30 degrees.

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