The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Was Admitted

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted 24 hours previously with a C5 spinal cord injury. Which of the following nursing actions 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 infusion

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to help individuals overcome phobias and other anxiety disorders by gradually exposing them to the object or situation of their fear while teaching them relaxation techniques.

Phobias

Irrational fears of specific objects, activities, or situations, leading to intense anxiety and avoidance behavior.

Psychotherapy

A therapeutic treatment method used by mental health professionals to explore and help resolve personal, behavioral, or psychological problems.

Participant Modeling

A therapeutic technique where a therapist demonstrates a behavior to help a client learn and reproduce it.