While Caring for a Spinal Cord-Injured Client, the Nurse Notes

question 18

Multiple Choice

While caring for a spinal cord-injured client, the nurse notes that he is flushed and sweating profusely, complaining of headache and nausea, and that his blood pressure is elevated with a slow pulse rate. The priority intervention should be to

• A) administer antihypertensive medication.
• B) check for a distended bladder.
• C) elevate the head of the bed to a sitting position.
• D) notify the physician immediately.

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Definitions:

Large "C" Type

This term appears to be unclear or not widely recognized in a general context as a specific key term, thus an accurate definition cannot be provided.

Brainstorming

Brainstorming is a creative group activity designed to generate a large number of ideas for the solution to a problem.

Nominal Group Method

A structured form of brainstorming that involves individuals working together to generate ideas and achieve consensus.

Anonymous

Without any name acknowledged, as that of an author, contributor, or the like; lacking individuality, unique character, or distinction.