A Client Is Diagnosed with a Peripheral Nerve Injury

question 4

Multiple Choice

A client is diagnosed with a peripheral nerve injury. Which of the following will the nurse most likely assess in this client? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Paresthesias
• B) Paralysis
• C) Hypotension
• D) Cardiac dysrhythmias
• E) Paresis
• F) Pain

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