The Spouse of a Patient Admitted with Severe Spinal Cord

question 25

Multiple Choice

The spouse of a patient admitted with severe spinal cord injuries tells the nurse that she believes her husband is going to recover since he continues to make movements that occur without stimulation. Which of the following should the nurse explain to the spouse?

• A)"With spinal cord injuries, the patient can continue to make movements which are reflexes but do not reflect brain function."
• B)"The patient will most likely recover in time."
• C)"As long as he has oxygen to the brain, he will recover."
• D)"His movements indicate that his brain is dead."

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