A Patient Who Sustained a Cervical Spinal Cord Injury 2

question 26

Multiple Choice

A patient who sustained a cervical spinal cord injury 2 days ago suddenly develops severe headache and blurred vision. What should the healthcare professional do?

• A)Give the patient a glass of cool water.
• B)Give the patient some pain medication.
• C)Take the patient's blood pressure and pulse.
• D)Facilitate the patient having a head CT scan.

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Definitions:

Fears

Emotional responses to perceived threats or dangers, causing anxiety or apprehension.

Gut-Level Conversation

A direct and honest exchange of thoughts and feelings that is often deeply personal.

Honesty

Honesty is the quality of being truthful, straightforward, and free from deceit or fraudulence in actions, expressions, or communications.

Gut-Level Communication

A form of deep, honest, and often nonverbal communication that stems from one's core feelings and beliefs.