A Client with a Spinal Cord Lesion Experiences a Sudden

question 7

Multiple Choice

A client with a spinal cord lesion experiences a sudden, painful spasm of his lower limbs. The priority action by the nurse is to

• A) administer pain medication.
• B) assess for bladder distention.
• C) massage the client's legs.
• D) position the client upright.

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Definitions:

Kemp-Roth Tax Cut

A significant federal tax cut in the United States passed in 1981, aiming to stimulate economic growth through reduced individual income tax rates.

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Taxes collected to fund the Social Security program, which provides retirement, disability, and survivorship benefits to qualifying individuals.

Tax Rate

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