A Patient Admitted with Dermal Ulcers Who Has a History

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted with dermal ulcers who has a history of a T₃ spinal cord injury tells the nurse,"I have a pounding headache and I feel sick to my stomach." Which action should the nurse take first?

• A) Check for a fecal impaction.
• B) Give the prescribed analgesic.
• C) Assess the blood pressure (BP).
• D) Notify the health care provider.

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