The Nurse Always Treats Multiple Trauma Victims as If a Spine

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse always treats multiple trauma victims as if a spine injury exists. Which assessment findings would the nurse evaluate as increasing the risk for the presence of a cervical spine injury? Select all that apply.

• A) The patient is confused and lethargic.
• B) The patient has severe facial bruising and trauma.
• C) The patient has severe open abdominal wounds.
• D) The patient has an obvious depressed skull fracture.
• E) The patient cannot follow commands.

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