The Latest Blood Pressure Reading for a Patient with a Spinal

question 28

Multiple Choice

The latest blood pressure reading for a patient with a spinal cord injury is 210/140 mm Hg. What action should the nurse take first?

• A)Palpating for bladder distention
• B)Assessing for a bowel impaction
• C)Remeasuring the blood pressure
• D)Raising the head of the bed 45 degrees

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