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A Patient with a Spinal Cord Injury at T3-T4 Experiences

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A patient with a spinal cord injury at T3-T4 experiences a sudden increase in BP and has cool, pale, gooseflesh skin on the lower extremities. Which action does the nurse perform while awaiting physician orders? (Select all that apply.)


Definitions:

Physiological Needs

Fundamental requirements for human survival, such as air, water, food, shelter, and sleep, forming the base level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Spiritual Development

The process of evolving one's personal sense of meaning and purpose, often through connection with something greater than oneself.

Glucose Levels

The concentration of glucose in the bloodstream, important for metabolic health and energy supply to the body.

Insulin Production

The process by which the pancreas creates insulin, a hormone crucial for regulating blood sugar levels.

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