When Caring for a Patient Who Was Admitted 24 Hours

question 15

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient who was admitted 24 hours previously with a C5 spinal cord injury, which nursing action has the highest priority?

• A) Assessment of respiratory rate and depth
• B) Continuous cardiac monitoring for bradycardia
• C) Application of pneumatic compression devices to both legs
• D) Administration of methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) infusion

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