When Caring for a Patient Who Had a C8 Spinal

question 14

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient who had a C8 spinal cord injury 10 days ago and has a weak cough effort and loose-sounding secretions, the initial intervention by the nurse should be to

• A) suction the patient's oral and pharyngeal airway.
• B) administer oxygen at 7 to 9 L/min with a face mask.
• C) place the hands on the epigastric area and push upward when the patient coughs.
• D) encourage the patient to use an incentive spirometer every 2 hours during the day.

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