A Child Has Been Admitted with a Paraspinal Ewing's Sarcoma

question 52

Multiple Choice

A child has been admitted with a paraspinal Ewing's sarcoma.The nursing instructor questions the student about assessing for signs of spinal cord compression.Which manifestations does this include?

• A) Burning pain down the legs
• B) Difficulty with swallowing
• C) "Foot drop," causing a limp
• D) Respiratory depression
• E) Weakness in the hands

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