A Patient with Paraplegia Resulting from a T9 Spinal Cord

question 28

Multiple Choice

A patient with paraplegia resulting from a T9 spinal cord injury has a neurogenic reflexic bladder. Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care?

• A)Teach the patient the Credé method.
• B)Instruct the patient how to self-catheterize.
• C)Catheterize for residual urine after voiding.
• D)Assist the patient to the toilet every 2 hours.

Appreciate the diversity in personality theories (trait, psychodynamic, cognitive-social) and their approaches to assessment.

Understand the definitions and distinguish between various mental disorders and conditions related to schizophrenia and its spectrum.

Identify genetic and environmental factors contributing to the development of schizophrenia.

Comprehend the role of neurotransmitters and brain structure differences in individuals with schizophrenia.

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