A Nursing Assessment for a Patient with a Spinal Cord

question 3

Multiple Choice

A nursing assessment for a patient with a spinal cord injury reveals several pertinent problems that a nurse can treat.While the plan of care is developed,which nursing diagnosis is the highest priority for this patient?

• A)Risk for impaired skin integrity.
• B)Risk for infection.
• C)Spiritual distress.
• D)Reflex urinary incontinence.

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