A Patient with a Recent Spinal Cord Injury Is at Risk

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient with a recent spinal cord injury is at risk for complications to the gastrointestinal system. Which nursing intervention is primarily directed at minimizing this risk?

• A) Insertion of a nasogastric tube
• B) Regular assessment of the patient's bowel sounds
• C) Administration of a lansoprazole (Prevacid)
• D) Elevating the end of the bed to 35 degrees

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