A Client Who Sustained a Gunshot Wound Has Symptoms Below

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Multiple Choice

A client who sustained a gunshot wound has symptoms below the level of T-12 of ipsilateral motor paralysis,loss of proprioception and vibratory sense,and contralateral loss of pain and temperature sensation.When planning care for this client,which assumptions by the nurse are appropriate based on the provided data? Select all that apply.

• A) American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale score is A.
• B) The spinal cord injury is incomplete.
• C) These findings are consistent with Brown-Sequard syndrome.
• D) Hemisection of the spinal cord is likely.
• E) Some recovery of sensory function is higher.

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Cognitive Dissonance

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A psychological phenomenon where individuals experience discomfort from holding two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes.

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