When Admitting a Patient Who Has a History of Paraplegia

question 15

Multiple Choice

When admitting a patient who has a history of paraplegia as a result of a spinal cord injury,the nurse will plan to do which of the following?

• A) Check the patient for urinary incontinence every 2 hours to maintain skin integrity.
• B) Assist the patient to the toilet on a scheduled basis to help ensure bladder emptying.
• C) Use intermittent catheterization on a regular schedule to avoid the risk of infection.
• D) Ask the patient about the usual urinary pattern and measures used for bladder control.

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Definitions:

Substitution Effects

The change in the consumption pattern of goods due to a change in their prices, making consumers replace more expensive items with cheaper alternatives.

Downward-sloping

A descriptor often used for demand curves, indicating that as the price of a good or service decreases, the quantity demanded increases.

Law of Demand

The principle that there is an inverse relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded, holding other factors constant.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a specific price level.