Following a Myelogram the Nurse Should Include in the Postprocedure

question 34

Multiple Choice

Following a myelogram the nurse should include in the postprocedure care assessment for:

• A) elevation of blood pressure.
• B) urine retention.
• C) sensation in lower extremities.
• D) slurred speech.

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Definitions:

Cephalocaudal

A principle of development describing the pattern in which growth occurs from the head downwards through the body.

Proximal-distal

A pattern of development or movement that starts from the center or core of the body and moves outwards to the extremities.

Preschooler

A child typically between the ages of 3 and 5 years old, who is in the developmental stage prior to entering kindergarten.

Bodily Harm

Physical injury, damage, or harm inflicted on a person's body by an external force or substance.