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A Client Who Sustained a Spinal Cord Injury in the Past

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A client who sustained a spinal cord injury in the past is receiving dantrolene (Dantrium) .The nurse reviews the results of which of the following laboratory tests before administering the scheduled dose?


Definitions:

Systolic Blood Pressure

The maximum arterial blood pressure during one heart beat, measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg), and indicative of the force your heart exerts on the walls of your arteries when it beats.

Respirations

The process of inhaling and exhaling air to facilitate gas exchange within the body's respiratory system.

Apnea

A temporary cessation of breathing, especially during sleep.

Body Mass Index

A measure used to determine if a person has a healthy body weight, calculated by dividing the weight in kilograms by the height in meters squared.

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