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A Nurse Assesses a Client Who Recently Experienced a Traumatic

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A nurse assesses a client who recently experienced a traumatic spinal cord injury.Which assessment data should the nurse obtain to assess the client's coping strategies? (Select all that apply.)


Definitions:

Severe Head Injury

A major trauma to the head that can result in significant damage to the brain, often requiring immediate medical intervention.

Respiratory Arrest

Respiratory arrest is a critical condition that occurs when breathing completely stops, requiring immediate medical intervention to restore respiration.

Concussion

A jarring injury to the brain; the most common type of head injury.

Jarring Injury

A type of injury typically caused by a sudden and forceful impact, often leading to concussion or other trauma.

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