A Patient Has Been Admitted with a Neurologic Disorder

question 29

Multiple Choice

A patient has been admitted with a neurologic disorder.With which disorder should the nurse be the most vigilant for the development of neurogenic shock?

• A) Ischemic stroke
• B) Spinal cord injury
• C) Guillain-Barré syndrome
• D) Brain tumor

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Definitions:

Chemical Burn

Tissue damage caused by contact with chemicals, leading to irritation or destruction of the skin.

Acids

Chemical substances that release hydrogen ions in water and have a pH less than 7, often characterized by a sour taste and the capability to turn litmus paper red.

Avulsion

An injury in which a body structure is forcibly detached.

Profuse Bleeding

Heavy or excessive bleeding that can occur internally or externally from the body, often requiring immediate medical attention.